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Canon G16 vs Canon S90

Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Canon PowerShot S90 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37

Canon G16 vs Canon S90 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
  • Announced November 2013
  • Old Model is Canon G15
Canon S90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 58 x 31mm
  • Revealed April 2010
  • Refreshed by Canon S95
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Canon G16 vs Canon S90 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Canon G16 versus Canon S90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are built by Canon. The image resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the S90 (10MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/1.7").

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The G16 was revealed 3 years after the S90 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the G16 grades vs the S90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Canon S90

 G16 S90 
RevealedNovember 2013April 2010Newer by 45 months
Display resolution922k461kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Canon G16

 S90 G16 

Common features in the Canon G16 and Canon S90

 G16 S90 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon G16 vs Canon S90 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G16 comes with 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) while the Canon S90 has sizing of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the G16 vs the S90.

Canon G16 vs Canon S90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and S90 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Canon S90 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Canon S90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The pic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G16 and S90.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon G16 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher G16 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon G16 vs Canon S90 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Canon S90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Canon S90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 as a Portrait photography camera
Canon S90 as a Portrait photography camera
48
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
40
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 Street photography advice
Canon S90 Street photography advice
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (356g)
64
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon G16 Sports photography highlights
Canon S90 Sports photography highlights
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
great battery pack (360 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 Travel photography highlights
Canon S90 Travel photography highlights
64
great battery pack (360 per charge)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competitors in class (356 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
63
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G16
Landscape photography with Canon S90
58
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (360 shots)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
52
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G16
Vlogging with Canon S90
33
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (356g)
31
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic support
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Canon G16 vs Canon S90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Canon S90
 Canon PowerShot G16Canon PowerShot S90
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot G16 Canon PowerShot S90
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-11-25 2010-04-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 Digic 4
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-105mm (3.8x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 6.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs 1/500 secs
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 356 gr (0.78 pounds) 195 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 100 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 54 46
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 20.2
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 11.0
DXO Low light score 230 185
Other
Battery life 360 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card
Card slots One One
Price at release $499 $599