Canon A4000 IS vs Canon G16
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Canon A4000 IS vs Canon G16 Key Specs
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- 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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Canon A4000 IS vs Canon G16 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Canon PowerShot G16. The whole galleries are available at Canon A4000 IS Gallery and Canon G16 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Canon G16
A4000 IS | G16 |
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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Canon A4000 IS
G16 | A4000 IS | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | February 2012 | Fresher by 21 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Canon G16
A4000 IS | G16 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 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).
Contrast the Canon A4000 IS vs Canon G16 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon A4000 IS vs Canon G16 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Canon PowerShot G16 | |
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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 |