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Canon A3500 IS vs Canon G16

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot G16 front
Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon G16 Key Specs

Canon A3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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
  • Launched November 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon G15
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Canon A3500 IS vs Canon G16 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon A3500 IS and Canon G16, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are sold by Canon. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and G16 (12MP) and the A3500 IS (1/2.3") and G16 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor size.

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The A3500 IS was unveiled 10 months before the G16 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A3500 IS scores versus the G16 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Canon G16

 A3500 IS G16 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Canon A3500 IS

 G16 A3500 IS 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2013Newer by 10 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Canon G16

 A3500 IS G16 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon G16 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A3500 IS offers exterior measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Canon G16 has proportions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A3500 IS and Canon G16 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the A3500 IS against the G16.

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon G16 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3500 IS and G16 is 96 and 85 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon G16 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon G16 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A3500 IS and G16.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A3500 IS using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Canon A3500 IS will show more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged A3500 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon G16 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon G16 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon G16 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography details
Canon G16 Portrait photography details
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
48
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Street photography factors
Canon G16 Street photography factors
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competitors (135g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (356g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Sports photography information
Canon G16 Sports photography information
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery life (360 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Canon G16 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
supports touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (200 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
great battery life (360 per charge)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
heavier than average in class (356g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography information
Canon G16 Landscape photography information
42
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
58
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (360 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3500 IS
Vlogging with Canon G16
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pretty wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
33
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
heavier than average in class (356g)
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Canon A3500 IS vs Canon G16 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Canon G16
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISCanon PowerShot G16
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Canon PowerShot G16
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2013-11-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT PureColor II G LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 80 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 grams (0.30 pounds) 356 grams (0.78 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 200 photographs 360 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L NB-10L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $115 $499