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Canon G16 vs Canon SX510 HS

Portability
85 Imaging
38 Features
62 Overall
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Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
Portability
80 Imaging
37 Features
41 Overall
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Canon G16 vs Canon SX510 HS Key Specs

Canon G16
(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
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Superseded the Canon G15
Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon SX500 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX520 HS
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Canon G16 vs Canon SX510 HS Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon G16 versus Canon SX510 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Canon. The image resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the SX510 HS (12MP) is fairly similar but the G16 (1/1.7") and SX510 HS (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The G16 was unveiled 4 months after the SX510 HS so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the G16 scores against the SX510 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Canon SX510 HS

		

		

			
 G16 SX510 HS 
Display resolution922k461kCrisper display (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Canon G16

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon G16 and Canon SX510 HS

		

		

			
 G16 SX510 HS 
LaunchedNovember 2013August 2013Similar generation
Manually focus  Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Absent Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon G16 vs Canon SX510 HS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon G16 has physical dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Canon SX510 HS has dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs).
Examine the Canon G16 versus Canon SX510 HS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the G16 against the SX510 HS.
Canon G16 vs Canon SX510 HS size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and SX510 HS is 85 and 80 respectively.
Canon G16 vs Canon SX510 HS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon G16 vs Canon SX510 HS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The pic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G16 and SX510 HS.
All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The G16 includes the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler.
	
			Canon G16 vs Canon SX510 HS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon G16 vs Canon SX510 HS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon G16 vs Canon SX510 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon G16 Portrait photography information
Canon SX510 HS Portrait photography information
49
 you can focus manually
 flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
 includes face detect autofocus
 exports RAW formats
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
35
 focusing manually
 comes with face detection focus
 no external flash support
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon G16 Street photography advice
Canon SX510 HS Street photography advice
58
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
 heavier than competition in class (356g)
51
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon G16
Sports photography with Canon SX510 HS
44
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking focus
 great battery power (360 CIPA)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
37
 excellent zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 low fps (4.0 fps)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon G16 as a Travel photography camera
 Canon SX510 HS as a Travel photography camera
64
 great battery power (360 shots)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (28mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 heavier than competition in class (356 grams)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
54
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (24mm)
 great reach (720mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 terrible battery life (250 per charge)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon G16 Landscape photography information
Canon SX510 HS Landscape photography information
58
 you can focus manually
 rather wide (28mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 great battery power (360 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
40
 focusing manually
 fairly wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 terrible battery life (250 per charge)
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon G16 Vlogging information
Canon SX510 HS Vlogging information
33
 rather wide (28mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect autofocus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have mic socket
 heavier than competition in class (356g)
31
 fairly wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have external microphone socket
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Canon G16 vs Canon SX510 HS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Canon SX510 HS
 Canon PowerShot G16Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot G16 Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-11-25 2013-08-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 Digic 4
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 9 1
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 922k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech TFT PureColor II G LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 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 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 356 grams (0.78 lb) 349 grams (0.77 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 250 images
Type 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 recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $499 $249