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Canon R50 vs Canon G16

Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
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Canon EOS R50 front
 
Canon PowerShot G16 front
Portability
85 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
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Canon R50 vs Canon G16 Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Introduced February 2023
Canon G16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Superseded the Canon G15
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Canon R50 vs Canon G16 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Canon R50 and Canon G16, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Canon. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the R50 (24MP) and G16 (12MP) and the R50 (APS-C) and G16 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The R50 was released 9 years after the G16 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Canon G16 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the R50 matches up versus the G16 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Canon G16

					

					

						
 R50 G16 
IntroducedFebruary 2023November 2013More modern by 113 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k922kCrisper display (+118k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Canon R50

					

					

						
 G16 R50 
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon R50 and Canon G16

					

					

						
 R50 G16 
Manual focus  More accurate focusing
Display size3.00"3"Same display dimensions
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon R50 vs Canon G16 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon R50 enjoys outer measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Canon G16 has sizing of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs).
Check the Canon R50 and Canon G16 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the R50 compared to the G16.
Canon R50 vs Canon G16 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the R50 and G16 is 75 and 85 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Canon G16 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon R50 vs Canon G16 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Generally, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the R50 and G16.
Clearly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The R50 because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon R50 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent R50 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

						Canon R50 vs Canon G16 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon R50 vs Canon G16 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon R50 vs Canon G16 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Canon R50 Portrait photography info
Canon G16 Portrait photography info
83
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (24MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with face detect focusing
 delivers RAW formats
48
 has manual focus
 flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
 has face detection autofocus
 saves RAW files
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison
Canon R50 Street photography highlights
Canon G16 Street photography highlights
77
 screen articulates fully
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 offers focus by touch
 good high ISO (32,000)
 lack of image stabilization
58
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
 heavier than average (356 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Sports photography camera
 Canon G16 as a Sports photography camera
77
 quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with tracking focus
 sensor has phase detect AF
 lack of image stabilization
43
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking autofocus
 good battery (360 CIPA)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Travel photography camera
 Canon G16 as a Travel photography camera
84
 supports bluetooth
 offers focus by touch
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly display
64
 good battery (360 CIPA)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 heavier than average (356g)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R50 Landscape photography highlights
Canon G16 Landscape photography highlights
80
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
 good sized screen (3.00 inches)
 good  resolution (24MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 good high ISO (32,000)
 delivers RAW formats
 lack of image stabilization
58
 has manual focus
 rather wide (28mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 good battery (360 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R50 Vlogging advice
Canon G16 Vlogging advice
77
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen capability
 comes with face detect focusing
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 includes mic jack
 lack of image stabilization
33
 rather wide (28mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 missing external mic port
 heavier than average (356g)
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Canon R50 vs Canon G16 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Canon G16
 Canon EOS R50Canon PowerShot G16
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS R50 Canon PowerShot G16
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2023-02-08 2013-11-25
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Digic 6
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 32000 12800
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 651 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range - 1cm
Number of lenses 37 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.00" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen technology - TFT PureColor II G LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 80 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 7.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 375g (0.83 lbs) 356g (0.78 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 230
Other
Battery life 370 images 360 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 NB-10L
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $679 $499