Canon G16 vs Sony W710

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.

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.

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.

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.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and W710 is 85 and 96 respectively.

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.