Canon G16 vs Sony W710
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![Canon PowerShot G16 front Canon PowerShot G16 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-G16/Canon-G16-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W710/Sony-W710-front.jpg)
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Canon G16 vs Sony W710 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Old Model is Canon G15
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2013
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Canon G16 vs Sony W710 Overview
In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon G16 vs Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and W710 (16MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and W710 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.
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The G16 was released 11 months later than the W710 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the G16 scores vs the W710 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon G16 vs Sony W710 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G16 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G16 Gallery & Sony W710 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Sony W710
G16 | W710 | |||
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Revealed | November 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | More recent by 11 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Canon G16
W710 | G16 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon G16 and Sony W710
G16 | W710 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Canon G16 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon G16 features outside dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon G16 vs Sony W710 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the G16 against the W710.
![Canon G16 vs Sony W710 size comparison Canon G16 vs Sony W710 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G16-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W710-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and W710 is 85 and 96 respectively.
![Canon G16 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison Canon G16 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G16-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W710-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon G16 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G16 and W710.
As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G16 featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony W710 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern G16 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.
![Canon G16 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison Canon G16 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G16-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W710-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon G16 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon G16 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon G16 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G16-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W710-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon G16 vs Sony W710 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G16 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot G16 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-11-25 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 922k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT PureColor II G LCD | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 80 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 2.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 356 gr (0.78 lbs) | 114 gr (0.25 lbs) |
Dimensions | 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 230 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photos | 240 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-10L | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $499 | $90 |