Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, We are going to illustrate Canon G16 and Canon G15 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Canon G16 and Canon G15.
Here is the back view size comparison of Canon G16 and Canon G15.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon G16 and Canon G15.
Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Canon G15 is 4g lighter than the Canon G16 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weight Comparison
Compact Cameras
Thickness Comparison
Compact Cameras
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither Canon PowerShot G16 nor Canon PowerShot G15 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Canon G16 and Canon G15's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don\'t tilt or flip in directions.
Both Canon G16 and Canon G15 have 1/1.7" sized 12.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.
Below you can see the G16 and G15 sensor size comparison.
Canon G16 and Canon G15 have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.
DxOMark Sensor Scores
Both Canon G16 and Canon G15 sensors have been tested by DxoMark. DxoMark scores camera sensors for color depth (DXO Portrait), dynamic range (DXO Landscape) and low-light sensitivity (DXO Sports), and also gives them an overall score. Of the two cameras that we are comparing, G16 has scored 54, 8 points higher than G15.
Canon G16 and Canon G15 features 28-140 mm F1.8-2.8 5× zoom lenses so they have the same focal range and light collecting ability.
Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 28mm and have the same max aperture of f1.80 at this focal length.
Both cameras have a tele angle reach of 140mm and have the same max aperture of f2.80 at this focal length.
Wide Coverage
Compact Cameras
Max Aperture at Tele
Compact Cameras
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Max Aperture at Wide
Compact Cameras
In this section, we rank and compare Canon G16 and Canon G15 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.
Canon G16 for Portrait Photography
Canon G15 for Portrait Photography
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Canon G16 for Street Photography
Canon G15 for Street Photography
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.80
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.80
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
Read the details
Canon G16 for Sports Photography
Canon G15 for Sports Photography
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 12.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
Wireless Connection
Fast Lens at Tele: f2.80
140 mm Tele Lens
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
Fast Lens at Tele: f2.80
140 mm Tele Lens
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 2.0fps
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Read the details
Canon G16 for Daily Photography
Canon G15 for Daily Photography
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
356g
Body Thickness 40mm
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RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
352g
Body Thickness 40mm
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Canon G16 for Landscape Photography
Canon G15 for Landscape Photography
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details
You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Canon G16 and Canon G15, below you can find their scores in five different aspects.
Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.
Here is a summary of how Canon G16 and Canon G15 scores compare:
Canon G16
Ranked
#7 out of 474 in Compact cameras
Ranked
#245 out of 1190 in all Cameras
Canon G15
Ranked
#22 out of 474 in Compact cameras
Ranked
#352 out of 1190 in all Cameras
Canon G16 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Canon G15 in all criteria except one: Portability. But the size difference between these cameras are negligible in real world so it is not a big disadvantage for Canon G16.
| General |
Canon PowerShot G16 |
Canon PowerShot G15 |
| Brand |
Canon |
Canon |
| Announced |
2013-11-25 |
2012-09-17 |
| Body Type |
Compact |
Compact |
Sensor |
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| Type |
BSI-CMOS |
CMOS |
| Size |
1/1.7" |
1/1.7" |
| Dimensions |
7.44 x 5.58 mm |
7.44 x 5.58 mm |
| Area |
41.52mm2 |
41.52mm2 |
| Megapixels |
12 megapixels |
12 megapixels |
| Max Resolution |
4000 x 3000 |
4000 x 3000 |
| Max Native Light sensitivity |
12,800 ISO |
12,800 ISO |
| Min Native Light sensitivity |
80 ISO |
80 ISO |
| RAW Support |
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Autofocus |
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| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
9 |
9 |
Lens |
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| Manual Focus |
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| Lens Mount |
fixed lens |
fixed lens |
| Lens Focal Range |
28-140 mm (5×) |
28-140 mm (5×) |
| Max Aperture |
F1.8-2.8 |
F1.8-2.8 |
| Macro Focus Range |
1cm |
1cm |
Screen |
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| Type |
Fixed type |
Fixed type |
| Size |
3" |
3" |
| Resolution |
922k dots |
922k dots |
| Touch Screen |
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Viewfinder |
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| Viewfinder |
Optical (tunnel) |
Optical (tunnel) |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
80% |
n/a |
Photography Features |
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| Max Mechanical Shutter |
1/4000s |
1/4000s |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
Optical |
Optical |
| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
7.00 m |
7.00 m |
| Max Flash Sync |
1/2000s |
1/2000s |
| External Flash |
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| Continuous Shooting |
12.0 fps |
2.0 fps |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| WB Bracketing |
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Video Features |
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| Max Video Resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
1920 x 1080 |
| Video Formats |
MPEG-4, H.264 |
H.264 |
| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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Connectivity |
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| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Eye-Fi Connected |
| HDMI |
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Physical |
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| Environmental Sealing |
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| Weight |
356g |
352g |
| Dimensions |
109 x 76 x 40mm |
107 x 76 x 40mm |
| Battery Life |
360 shots |
350 shots |
Other Features |
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| Timelapse Recording |
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| GPS |
Optional |
None |
DxO Sensor Scores |
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| DxO Overall Score |
54 |
46 |
| DxO Color Depth |
21.0 |
19.9 |
| DxO Dynamic Range |
11.7 |
11.5 |
| DxO Low Light ISO |
230 |
165 |
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