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Canon G15 vs Canon G16

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Canon PowerShot G16 front
Portability
85
Imaging
38
Features
62
Overall
47

Canon G15 vs Canon G16 Key Specs

Canon G15
(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
  • 352g - 107 x 76 x 40mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon G12
  • Later Model is Canon G16
Canon G16
(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
  • Announced November 2013
  • Replaced the Canon G15
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Canon G15 vs Canon G16 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon G15 versus Canon G16, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both built by Canon. The sensor resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the G16 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/1.7").

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The G15 was announced 14 months before the G16 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the G15 scores vs the G16 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Canon G16

 G15 G16 

Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Canon G15

 G16 G15 
AnnouncedNovember 2013September 2012More modern by 14 months

Common features in the Canon G15 and Canon G16

 G15 G16 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution922k922kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon G15 vs Canon G16 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G15 comes with exterior measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Canon G16 has sizing of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the G15 and the G16.

Canon G15 vs Canon G16 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G15 and G16 is 86 and 85 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Canon G16 top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Canon G16 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The image below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G15 and G16.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs but you should really factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged G15 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G15 vs Canon G16 sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Canon G16 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Canon G16 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 Portrait photography information
Canon G16 Portrait photography information
48
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
49
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon G15 Street photography features
Canon G16 Street photography features
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (352g)
58
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than others (356g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 Sports photography info
Canon G16 Sports photography info
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
great battery life (350 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
good battery life (360 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G15 Travel photography details
Canon G16 Travel photography details
61
great battery life (350 per charge)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (352g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
64
good battery life (360 per charge)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
heavier than others (356g)
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 Landscape photography info
Canon G16 Landscape photography info
55
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (350 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse function
58
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (360 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G15 Vlogging factors
Canon G16 Vlogging factors
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
heavier than competitors (352g)
33
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
heavier than others (356 grams)
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Canon G15 vs Canon G16 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Canon G16
 Canon PowerShot G15Canon PowerShot G16
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot G16
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-09-17 2013-11-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 Digic 6
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G LCD TFT PureColor II G LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 80 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 352 gr (0.78 lbs) 356 gr (0.78 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 46 54
DXO Color Depth rating 19.9 21.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 11.7
DXO Low light rating 165 230
Other
Battery life 350 shots 360 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-10L NB-10L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $499 $499