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Canon G16 vs Canon G15

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Canon G16

12 MP | 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Canon G15

12 MP | 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) CMOS Sensor

Canon G15
Canon G16 vs Canon G15 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing G16 and G15, two Small Sensor Compact cameras by Canon. Both Canon G16 and Canon G15 cameras have 12.0MP 1/1.7" sensors.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Canon G16 and Canon G15 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Canon G16 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2013-11-25
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • 28-140 mm F1.8-2.8 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3″ Fixed Type Screen
  • Optical (tunnel) viewfinder
  • 12 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 240 fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 356g. 109 x 76 x 40 mm
  • Replaced Canon PowerShot G15 Compare

Canon G15 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2012-09-17
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • 28-140 mm F1.8-2.8 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3″ Fixed Type Screen
  • Optical (tunnel) viewfinder
  • 2 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 240 fps High-Speed Video
  • 352g. 107 x 76 x 40 mm
  • Replaced Canon PowerShot G12 Compare
Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot G16 over Canon PowerShot G15
Wireless Connection Built-In vs Eye-Fi Connected Better connectivity
Continuous Shooting 12.0fps vs 2.0fps 10 fps faster
Battery Life 360 shots vs 350 shots 10 more frames with a single charge
Timelapse Recording Yes vs No creative shooting
Color Depth 21.0 vs 19.9 higher color depth
Dynamic Range 11.7 vs 11.5 higher dynamic range
Low Light ISO 230 vs 165 better High ISO performance
Smartphone_remote control Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot G15 over Canon PowerShot G16
Weight 352 g vs 356 g 4 g lighter
Built-in ND Filter Yes vs No Use larger aperture under strong light
Common Strengths of Canon PowerShot G16 and Canon PowerShot G15
Image Stabilization Optical vs Optical All the lenses are stabilized
Built-in Flash Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
External Flash Shoe Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Viewfinder Yes (Optical) vs Yes (Optical) Better framing and control
RAW Support Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
LCD Screen Resolution 922k dots vs 922k dots Higher resolution screens
Manual Focusing Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Max Aperture - Wide 1.80 vs 1.80 Fast lenses at wide
Max Aperture - Tele 2.80 vs 2.80 Fast lenses at tele
AE Bracketing Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Common Weaknesses of Canon PowerShot G16 and Canon PowerShot G15
Articulating Screen No vs No No flexible viewing angles
Environmental Sealing No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Optical Viewfinder Type Tunnel type vs Tunnel type View is not through the lens
Canon G16 vs Canon G15: Physical Specs Comparison

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Canon G16 and Canon G15.

Canon G16 vs Canon G15 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon G16 and Canon G15.
Canon G16 vs Canon G15 Camera Size Comparison - Top View

Canon G16 vs Canon G15 Detailed Size Comparison

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

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Thickness Comparison

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Canon G16 vs Canon G15: Sensor Comparison

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 vs Canon 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.

Canon G16 vs Canon G15 Lens Specs Comparison

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

G16
G15
Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

G16
G15
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

G16
G15
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

G16
G15
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
What types of Photography are Canon G16 and Canon G15 Good for?
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
GOOD

Canon G15 for Portrait Photography
GOOD
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
Read the details

Canon G16 for Street Photography
EXCELLENT

Canon G15 for Street Photography
EXCELLENT
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
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
AVERAGE

Canon G15 for Sports Photography
POOR
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
Read the details
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
GOOD

Canon G15 for Daily Photography
GOOD
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
5X Optical Zoom
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
356g
Body Thickness 40mm
Read the details
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
5X Optical Zoom
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
352g
Body Thickness 40mm
Read the details

Canon G16 for Landscape Photography
AVERAGE

Canon G15 for Landscape Photography
AVERAGE
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

Canon G16 vs Canon G15: OUR DECISION

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
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #7 out of 473 in Compact cameras
Ranked #230 out of 1175 in all Cameras
Canon G15
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #21 out of 473 in Compact cameras
Ranked #336 out of 1175 in all Cameras

Canon G16 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Canon G15 in all criterias 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.

Canon G16
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Canon G15
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Canon G15 vs Canon G16 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Canon PowerShot G16 Canon PowerShot G15
Brand Canon Canon
Announced 2013-11-25 2012-09-17
Body Type Compact Compact
Sensor
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
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 9
Lens
Manual Focus
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
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3″ 3″
Resolution 922k dots 922k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder Coverage 80% n/a
Photography Features
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 7.00 m 7.00 m
Max Flash Sync 1/2000s 1/2000s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 12.0 fps 2.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 356g 352g
Dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm 107 x 76 x 40mm
Battery Life 360 shots 350 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS Optional None
DxO Sensor Scores
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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