Clicky

Canon G16 vs Canon S100

Portability
85 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Canon PowerShot S100 front
Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
48 Overall
40

Canon G16 vs Canon S100 Key Specs

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
  • Launched November 2013
  • Old Model is Canon G15
Canon S100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced December 2011
  • Previous Model is Canon S95
  • Replacement is Canon S110
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Canon G16 vs Canon S100 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Canon G16 and Canon S100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are manufactured by Canon. The sensor resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the S100 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/1.7").

Photography Glossary

The G16 was released 24 months after the S100 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the G16 scores vs the S100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Canon S100

		

		

			
 G16 S100 
AnnouncedNovember 2013December 2011Newer by 24 months
Screen resolution922k461kSharper screen (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Canon G16

		

		

			
 S100 G16 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon G16 and Canon S100

		

		

			
 G16 S100 
Manual focus  Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen  Lacking Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon G16 vs Canon S100 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G16 has external measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Canon S100 has specifications of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
See the Canon G16 and Canon S100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the G16 against the S100.
Canon G16 vs Canon S100 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and S100 is 85 and 93 respectively.
Canon G16 vs Canon S100 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon G16 vs Canon S100 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The pic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G16 and S100.
Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs though you might want to consider the age  of the products into consideration. The more recent G16 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon G16 vs Canon S100 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon G16 vs Canon S100 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon G16 vs Canon S100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
			Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes	

	
	
	
	

	

		
Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon G16 Portrait photography highlights
Canon S100 Portrait photography highlights
48
 you can focus manually
 great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
 provides face detection autofocus
 supports RAW formats
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/1.7")
44
 focusing manually
 above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
 comes with face detection focus
 supports RAW files
 cannot use external flash
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month
Street Comparison
Canon G16 Street photography advice
Canon S100 Street photography advice
58
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is small (1/1.7")
 heavier than competition (356 grams)
65
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone
Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon G16
Sports photography with Canon S100
43
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides tracking autofocus
 good battery pack (360 shots)
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/1.7")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
32
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
 low battery pack (200 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images
Travel Comparison
Canon G16 Travel photography information
Canon S100 Travel photography information
64
 good battery pack (360 per charge)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (28mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.8)
 heavier than competition (356g)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
61
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 missing Timelapse mode
 low battery pack (200 CIPA)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
Landscape Comparison
Canon G16 Landscape photography details
Canon S100 Landscape photography details
58
 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (28mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.8)
 decent sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 good battery pack (360 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/1.7")
50
 focusing manually
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
 low battery pack (200 per charge)
 missing Timelapse mode
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video
Vlogging Comparison
 Canon G16 as a Vlogging camera
 Canon S100 as a Vlogging camera
33
 pretty wide (28mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.8)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no external mic support
 heavier than competition (356g)
36
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 missing external microphone port
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms
	

		

			
Canon G16 vs Canon S100 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Canon S100
 Canon PowerShot G16Canon PowerShot S100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot G16 Canon PowerShot S100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-11-25 2011-12-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 Digic 5
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing 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
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 7.00 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/2000s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
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 (120, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (240, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 356g (0.78 lbs) 198g (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 54 50
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 20.7
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 11.6
DXO Low light score 230 153
Other
Battery life 360 images 200 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L NB-5L
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
Storage slots One One
Launch price $499 $429