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Canon A4000 IS vs Canon G16

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot G16 front
Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon G16 Key Specs

Canon A4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released February 2012
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
  • Replaced the Canon G15
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Canon A4000 IS vs Canon G16 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon A4000 IS vs Canon G16, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are designed by Canon. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and G16 (12MP) and the A4000 IS (1/2.3") and G16 (1/1.7") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The A4000 IS was announced 21 months earlier than the G16 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the A4000 IS grades against the G16 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Canon G16

 A4000 IS G16 

Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Canon A4000 IS

 G16 A4000 IS 
IntroducedNovember 2013February 2012Fresher by 21 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Canon G16

 A4000 IS G16 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon G16 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A4000 IS comes with external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Canon G16 has measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the A4000 IS against the G16.

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon G16 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A4000 IS and G16 is 95 and 85 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon G16 top view buttons comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon G16 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A4000 IS and G16.

All in all, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A4000 IS with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Canon A4000 IS will provide more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older A4000 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon G16 sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon G16 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon G16 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Portrait photography details
Canon G16 Portrait photography details
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
48
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Street photography advice
Canon G16 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (356 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Sports photography features
Canon G16 Sports photography features
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (175 per charge)
no phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
good battery life (360 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A4000 IS
Travel photography with Canon G16
62
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery pack (175 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
good battery life (360 CIPA)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competitors (356 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Landscape photography information
Canon G16 Landscape photography information
41
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery pack (175 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
58
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (360 per charge)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A4000 IS
Vlogging with Canon G16
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
33
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no mic support
heavier than competitors (356g)
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Canon A4000 IS vs Canon G16 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Canon G16
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISCanon PowerShot G16
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Canon PowerShot G16
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 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 surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT PureColor II G LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 80 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 file format H.264 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 145 gr (0.32 pounds) 356 gr (0.78 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 175 images 360 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L 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 1 1
Cost at release $199 $499