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Casio EX-100 vs Canon G16 Comparison

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Casio EX-100 vs Canon G16 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing EX-100 and G16, two Compact cameras from Casio and Canon. Casio Exilim EX-100 is a Small Sensor Superzoom class camera and Canon PowerShot G16 is a Small Sensor Compact class camera.

Casio EX-100 was introduced to market in February 2014 and Canon G16 was launched in November 2013. There is only 2 months difference between EX-100 and G16 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Casio EX-100 and Canon G16 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Casio EX-100 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2014-02-06
  • 12MP - 1/1.7-inch CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 12800 ( expands to 25600)
  • 28-300 mm F2.8 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3.50" Tilting Screen
  • 30.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1000fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 389g. 119x67x50 mm

Canon G16 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2013-11-25
  • 12MP - 1/1.7-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • 28-140 mm F1.8-2.8 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • Optical (tunnel) viewfinder
  • 12.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 240fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 356g. 109 x 76 x 40 mm
  • Replaced Canon PowerShot G15 Compare

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Casio EX-100 and Canon G16 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Casio Exilim EX-100 over Canon PowerShot G16
LCD Screen
Tilting vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
Number of Focus Points
25 vs 9 16 more focus points
LCD Screen Size
3.5" vs 3" 0.5 inches larger display
Max Mech. Shutter
1/20000s vs 1/4000s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
30.0fps vs 12.0fps 18 fps faster
Battery Life
390 shots vs 360 shots 30 more frames with a single charge
Focal Length - Tele
300mm vs 140mm 160 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
10.7× vs 5× more flexible focal coverage
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Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot G16 over Casio Exilim EX-100
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Viewfinder
Optical vs None Better framing and control
Weight
356 g vs 389 g 33 g lighter
Max Aperture - Wide
1.80 vs 2.80 faster lens at wide
Flash Coverage
7.0m vs 6.1m 0.9m longer range
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone
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Common Strengths of Casio Exilim EX-100 and Canon PowerShot G16
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
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 High resolution screens
Continuous Shooting
30.0fps vs 12.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs Yes creative shooting
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 Casio Exilim EX-100 and Canon PowerShot G16
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Casio EX-100 vs Canon G16: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

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 Casio EX-100 and Canon G16 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Casio EX-100 has external dimensions of 119x67x50 mm and weighs 389 g (including batteries). Canon G16 has external dimensions of 109 x 76 x 40 mm (4.29 x 2.99 x 1.57″) and weighs 356 g (0.78 lb / 12.56 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Casio EX-100 and Canon G16. Canon G16 is 10mm narrower and 10mm thinner than Casio EX-100 but it is also 9mm taller.

Casio EX-100 vs Canon G16 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Casio EX-100 and Canon G16 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Casio EX-100 and Canon G16.

Casio EX-100 vs Canon G16 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Casio EX-100 and Canon G16 Size and Weight - Back View

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Canon G16 is 33g lighter than the Casio EX-100 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

EX-100
G16
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Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

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EX-100
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Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Casio Exilim EX-100 nor Canon PowerShot G16 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

Casio EX-100's 3.50" LCD screen is slightly larger than Canon G16's 3" screen.

In addition to the size advantage, Casio EX-100 LCD screen also has a Tilting feature where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels. On the other hand, Canon G16 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to EX-100.
Casio EX-100 vs Canon G16: Sensor Comparison

Both Casio EX-100 and Canon G16 have 1/1.7-inch sized 12.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.

Below you can see the EX-100 and G16 sensor size comparison.

Casio EX-100 vs Canon G16 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Casio EX-100 and Canon G16 Cameras


Casio EX-100 and Canon G16 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Casio EX-100 vs Canon G16 Lens Specs Comparison

Casio EX-100 features a 28-300 mm F2.8 10.7× zoom lens whereas Canon G16 features a 28-140 mm F1.8-2.8 5× zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 28mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f1.80, Canon G16 is faster than Casio EX-100 at this focal length. On the tele end, Casio EX-100 has 160mm longer reach than the Canon G16. Both cameras has a max aperture of f2.80 at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

EX-100
G16
Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

EX-100
G16
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

EX-100
G16
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

EX-100
G16
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Casio EX-100 and Canon G16 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Casio EX-100 and Canon G16 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.

Casio EX-100 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Canon G16 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
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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Casio EX-100 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Canon G16 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
No Built-in Viewfinder
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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
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Casio EX-100 for Sports Photography

POOR

Canon G16 for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 30.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/20000s
25 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
300 mm Tele Lens
Fast Lens at Tele: f2.80
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
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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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Casio EX-100 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Canon G16 for Daily Photography

GOOD
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
10.7X Optical Zoom
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
389g
Body Thickness 50mm
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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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Casio EX-100 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Canon G16 for Landscape Photography

POOR
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
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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
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Casio EX-100 vs Canon G16: 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 Casio EX-100 and Canon G16, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 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 Casio EX-100 and Canon G16 scores compare:

Casio EX-100
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #14 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #320 out of 1242 in all Cameras
Canon G16
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #8 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #287 out of 1242 in all Cameras

Canon G16 has a higher Overall Score than the Casio EX-100 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

Casio EX-100
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Canon G16 vs Casio EX-100 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Casio Exilim EX-100 Canon PowerShot G16
Brand Casio Canon
Announced 2014-02-06 2013-11-25
Body Type Compact Compact
Sensor
Type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size 1/1.7-inch 1/1.7-inch
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
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 25600 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 25 9
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 28-300 mm (10.7×) 28-140 mm (5×)
Max Aperture F2.8 F1.8-2.8
Macro Focus Range 5cm 1cm
Screen
Type Tilting Fixed type
Size 3.50" 3.00"
Resolution 922k dots 922k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder Coverage n/a 80%
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/20000s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Sensor-shift Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 6.10 m 7.00 m
Max Flash Sync s 1/2000s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 30.0 fps 12.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats n/a MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 389g 356g
Dimensions 119x67x50mm 109 x 76 x 40mm
Battery Life 390 shots 360 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None Optional
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 54
DxO Color Depth not tested 21.0
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 11.7
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 230
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