Canon G16 vs Canon S120
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Canon G16 vs Canon S120 Key Specs
(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
- Launched November 2013
- Older Model is Canon G15
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
- 217g - 100 x 59 x 29mm
- Announced November 2013
- Previous Model is Canon S110
Canon G16 vs Canon S120 Overview
The following is a thorough assessment of the Canon G16 and Canon S120, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Canon. The sensor resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the S120 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/1.7").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe G16 was revealed about the same time to the S120 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the G16 matches up versus the S120 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon G16 vs Canon S120 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G16 & Canon PowerShot S120. The full galleries are provided at Canon G16 Gallery & Canon S120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Canon S120
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Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Canon G16
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon G16 and Canon S120
G16 | S120 | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | November 2013 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 922k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Canon G16 vs Canon S120 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon G16 comes with outer dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Canon S120 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs).
Check the Canon G16 and Canon S120 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the G16 against the S120.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and S120 is 85 and 92 respectively.
Canon G16 vs Canon S120 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The picture underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G16 and S120.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images although you will want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.
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Canon G16 vs Canon S120 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G16 | Canon PowerShot S120 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G16 | Canon PowerShot S120 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-11-25 | 2013-11-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 6 | Digic 6 |
Sensor type | BSI-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 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/1.8-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 922 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT PureColor II G LCD | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 80% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 7.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, on, slow synchro, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/2000s | - |
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 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 356 gr (0.78 lb) | 217 gr (0.48 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 54 | 56 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.0 | 21.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | 11.9 |
DXO Low light rating | 230 | 246 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photos | 230 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-10L | NB-6LH |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $499 | $449 |