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Canon G16 vs Canon S110

Portability
85
Imaging
38
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Canon PowerShot S110 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42

Canon G16 vs Canon S110 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
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon G15
Canon S110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 59 x 27mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon S100
  • Newer Model is Canon S120
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Canon G16 vs Canon S110 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Canon G16 vs Canon S110, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are designed by Canon. The image resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the S110 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/1.7").

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The G16 was manufactured 15 months after the S110 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the G16 matches up against the S110 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Canon S110

 G16 S110 
ReleasedNovember 2013September 2012Newer by 15 months
Screen resolution922k461kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Canon G16

 S110 G16 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon G16 and Canon S110

 G16 S110 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon G16 vs Canon S110 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G16 has physical dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Canon S110 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the G16 and the S110.

Canon G16 vs Canon S110 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and S110 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Canon S110 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Canon S110 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The picture here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G16 and S110.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you should always factor the release date of the cameras into account. The newer G16 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G16 vs Canon S110 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Canon S110 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Canon S110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 Portrait photography factors
Canon S110 Portrait photography factors
49
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
42
you can focus manually
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 as a Street photography camera
Canon S110 as a Street photography camera
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than others in class (356g)
69
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
offers touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon G16 Sports photography information
Canon S110 Sports photography information
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery power (360 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
bad battery (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 Travel photography highlights
Canon S110 Travel photography highlights
64
good battery power (360 CIPA)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than others in class (356 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
64
offers touch to focus
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery (200 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G16 as a Landscape photography camera
Canon S110 as a Landscape photography camera
58
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (360 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
51
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
bad battery (200 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G16 as a Vlogging camera
Canon S110 as a Vlogging camera
33
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (356 grams)
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon G16 vs Canon S110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Canon S110
 Canon PowerShot G16Canon PowerShot S110
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot G16 Canon PowerShot S110
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-11-25 2012-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
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
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount 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 distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G LCD TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data 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 356g (0.78 lbs) 198g (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 54 48
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 20.6
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 11.2
DXO Low light score 230 168
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 200 photographs
Form of battery 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $499 $299