Canon G16 vs Sony WX30

Here, we are comparing the Canon G16 and Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and WX30 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The G16 was manufactured 2 years later than the WX30 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the G16 scores vs the WX30 when it comes 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-WX30. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G16 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G16 comes with outside measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the G16 compared to the WX30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and WX30 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G16 and WX30.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G16 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony WX30 will provide greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent G16 should have an edge in sensor tech.