Canon G16 vs Canon SD4000 IS
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![Canon PowerShot G16 front Canon PowerShot G16 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-G16/Canon-G16-front.jpg)
![Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-SD4000-IS.jpg)
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Canon G16 vs Canon SD4000 IS 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
- Announced November 2013
- Older Model is Canon G15
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
- 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
- Introduced August 2010
- Alternative Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
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Canon G16 vs Canon SD4000 IS Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon G16 vs Canon SD4000 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both designed by Canon. The image resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the SD4000 IS (10MP) is very similar but the G16 (1/1.7") and SD4000 IS (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.
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The G16 was announced 3 years after the SD4000 IS which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the G16 scores versus the SD4000 IS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon G16 vs Canon SD4000 IS Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G16 & Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G16 Gallery & Canon SD4000 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Canon SD4000 IS
G16 | SD4000 IS | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | ![]() | August 2010 | More modern by 41 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Canon G16
SD4000 IS | G16 |
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Common features in the Canon G16 and Canon SD4000 IS
G16 | SD4000 IS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Canon G16 vs Canon SD4000 IS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G16 features outside 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 SD4000 IS has measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check the Canon G16 vs Canon SD4000 IS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the G16 compared to the SD4000 IS.
![Canon G16 vs Canon SD4000 IS size comparison Canon G16 vs Canon SD4000 IS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G16-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SD4000-IS-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G16 and SD4000 IS is 85 and 94 respectively.
![Canon G16 vs Canon SD4000 IS top view buttons comparison Canon G16 vs Canon SD4000 IS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G16-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SD4000-IS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon G16 vs Canon SD4000 IS Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G16 and SD4000 IS.
All in all, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G16 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon G16 will offer greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher G16 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
![Canon G16 vs Canon SD4000 IS sensor size comparison Canon G16 vs Canon SD4000 IS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G16-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SD4000-IS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon G16 vs Canon SD4000 IS Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon G16 vs Canon SD4000 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon G16 vs Canon SD4000 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G16-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SD4000-IS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon G16 vs Canon SD4000 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot G16 | Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G16 | Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS |
Also called as | - | IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-11-25 | 2010-08-02 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 6 | Digic 4 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-105mm (3.8x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/2.0-5.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 922 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT PureColor II G LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 80% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2500s |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/2000s | - |
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 356 grams (0.78 lb) | 175 grams (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 230 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-10L | NB-6L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $499 | $300 |