Canon A1300 vs Canon G16
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![Canon PowerShot A1300 front Canon PowerShot A1300 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-A1300/Canon-A1300-front.jpg)
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37 Features
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Canon A1300 vs Canon G16 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Launched February 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Replaced the Canon G15
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Canon A1300 vs Canon G16 Overview
The following is a thorough overview of the Canon A1300 versus Canon G16, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are built by Canon. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and G16 (12MP) and the A1300 (1/2.3") and G16 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor sizing.
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The A1300 was unveiled 21 months before the G16 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A1300 grades versus the G16 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon A1300 vs Canon G16 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1300 & Canon PowerShot G16. The full galleries are available at Canon A1300 Gallery & Canon G16 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Canon G16
A1300 | G16 |
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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Canon A1300
G16 | A1300 | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 21 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1300 and Canon G16
A1300 | G16 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Canon A1300 vs Canon G16 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A1300 comes with physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Canon G16 has measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A1300 versus Canon G16 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the A1300 compared to the G16.
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Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1300 and G16 is 93 and 85 respectively.
![Canon A1300 vs Canon G16 top view buttons comparison Canon A1300 vs Canon G16 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A1300-vs-Canon-PowerShot-G16-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon A1300 vs Canon G16 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A1300 and G16.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A1300 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon A1300 will resolve more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged A1300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
![Canon A1300 vs Canon G16 sensor size comparison Canon A1300 vs Canon G16 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A1300-vs-Canon-PowerShot-G16-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon A1300 vs Canon G16 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon A1300 vs Canon G16 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon A1300 vs Canon G16 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A1300-vs-Canon-PowerShot-G16-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon A1300 vs Canon G16 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1300 | Canon PowerShot G16 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A1300 | Canon PowerShot G16 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-02-07 | 2013-11-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Digic 6 |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT PureColor II G LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | Optical (tunnel) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 80 percent |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 12.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 7.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 174g (0.38 pounds) | 356g (0.78 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 54 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 230 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 shots | 360 shots |
Battery type | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | NB-10L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $119 | $499 |