Canon G16 vs Sony WX50

On this page, we are comparing the Canon G16 and Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and WX50 (16MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and WX50 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The G16 was revealed 23 months after the WX50 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the G16 scores against the WX50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G16 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G16 Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon G16 provides physical measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Canon G16 and Sony WX50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the G16 vs the WX50.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and WX50 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G16 and WX50.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G16 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony WX50 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent G16 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.