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Canon G16 vs Canon N

Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Canon PowerShot N front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon G16 vs Canon N Key Specs

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
  • Replaced the Canon G15
Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon G16 vs Canon N Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Canon G16 vs Canon N, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are built by Canon. The sensor resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the N (12MP) is pretty close but the G16 (1/1.7") and N (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The G16 was brought out 11 months after the N which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the G16 grades vs the N in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Canon N

 G16 N 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2013Newer by 11 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution922k461kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon N over the Canon G16

 N G16 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon G16 and Canon N

 G16 N 

Canon G16 vs Canon N Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G16 provides outer measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Canon N has specifications of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Canon G16 vs Canon N in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the G16 and the N.

Canon G16 vs Canon N size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G16 and N is 85 and 93 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Canon N top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Canon N Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G16 and N.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The G16 has the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The more recent G16 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon G16 vs Canon N sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Canon N Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G16
Portrait photography with Canon N
48
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 Street photography advice
Canon N Street photography advice
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (356g)
65
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G16 Sports photography information
Canon N Sports photography information
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery (360 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 as a Travel photography camera
Canon N as a Travel photography camera
64
better than average battery (360 CIPA)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competition in class (356g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
61
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery power (200 shots)
low MP (12MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G16 Landscape photography details
Canon N Landscape photography details
58
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (360 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
36
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G16
Vlogging with Canon N
33
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (356g)
72
fairly wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have microphone socket
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Canon G16 vs Canon N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Canon N
 Canon PowerShot G16Canon PowerShot N
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot G16 Canon PowerShot N
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-11-25 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 Digic 5
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 2248
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.8 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT PureColor II G LCD PureColor II G touch
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 356 grams (0.78 lb) 195 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 230 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photos 200 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L NB-9L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $499 $299