Canon G16 vs Sony WX10

Let's look more in depth at the Canon G16 and Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and WX10 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The G16 was introduced 2 years later than the WX10 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the G16 matches up against the WX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G16 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The whole galleries are available at Canon G16 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon G16 has got physical 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 WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Canon G16 and Sony WX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the G16 versus the WX10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and WX10 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G16 and WX10.

As you can see, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G16 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony WX10 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer G16 provides a benefit in sensor tech.