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Canon G16 vs Canon S100

Portability
85
Imaging
38
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Canon PowerShot S100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41

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
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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").

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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.

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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).

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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
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 Portrait photography highlights
Canon S100 Portrait photography highlights
49
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")
45
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")
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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")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G16
Sports photography with Canon S100
44
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
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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
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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")
51
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
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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
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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