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Canon A3000 IS vs Canon G16

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot G16 front
Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon G16 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
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
  • Released November 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon G15
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Canon A3000 IS vs Canon G16 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Canon A3000 IS and Canon G16, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are produced by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the G16 (12MP) is very close but the A3000 IS (1/2.3") and G16 (1/1.7") have different sensor dimensions.

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The A3000 IS was revealed 4 years before the G16 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A3000 IS grades against the G16 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Canon G16

 A3000 IS G16 

Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Canon A3000 IS

 G16 A3000 IS 
ReleasedNovember 2013January 2010Fresher by 47 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Canon G16

 A3000 IS G16 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon G16 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A3000 IS has got physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Canon G16 has proportions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs).

Check the Canon A3000 IS and Canon G16 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the A3000 IS vs the G16.

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon G16 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3000 IS and G16 is 94 and 85 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon G16 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon G16 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The visual below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3000 IS and G16.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A3000 IS with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Canon G16 will result in greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The older A3000 IS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon G16 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon G16 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon G16 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon G16 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
48
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Street photography camera
Canon G16 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (356 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3000 IS
Sports photography with Canon G16
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
good battery pack (360 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography advice
Canon G16 Travel photography advice
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
64
good battery pack (360 CIPA)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competition in class (356g)
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3000 IS
Landscape photography with Canon G16
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
58
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (360 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3000 IS
Vlogging with Canon G16
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
33
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no mic support
heavier than competition in class (356g)
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Canon A3000 IS vs Canon G16 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Canon G16
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISCanon PowerShot G16
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Canon PowerShot G16
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-05 2013-11-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Digic 6
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT PureColor II G LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 80 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 gr (0.36 pounds) 356 gr (0.78 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 360 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L NB-10L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $240 $499