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Canon G16 vs Canon SX600 HS

Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Canon G16 vs Canon SX600 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
  • Announced November 2013
  • Superseded the Canon G15
Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Replacement is Canon SX610 HS
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Canon G16 vs Canon SX600 HS Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon G16 versus Canon SX600 HS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Canon. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and SX600 HS (16MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and SX600 HS (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The G16 was introduced very close to the SX600 HS so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the G16 grades versus the SX600 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Canon SX600 HS

 G16 SX600 HS 
Screen resolution922k461kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Canon G16

 SX600 HS G16 

Common features in the Canon G16 and Canon SX600 HS

 G16 SX600 HS 
ReleasedNovember 2013January 2014Same age
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon G16 vs Canon SX600 HS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon G16 has got physical measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Canon SX600 HS has dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Canon G16 versus Canon SX600 HS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the G16 and the SX600 HS.

Canon G16 vs Canon SX600 HS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G16 and SX600 HS is 85 and 93 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Canon SX600 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Canon SX600 HS Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G16 and SX600 HS.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G16 using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon SX600 HS will render extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively.

Canon G16 vs Canon SX600 HS sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Canon SX600 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Canon SX600 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX600 HS as a Portrait photography camera
48
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
44
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 Street photography details
Canon SX600 HS Street photography details
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors in class (356 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (188 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G16
Sports photography with Canon SX600 HS
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (360 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
41
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX600 HS as a Travel photography camera
64
better than average battery life (360 per charge)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competitors in class (356 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
70
lighter than average (188g)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G16 Landscape photography highlights
Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography highlights
58
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (360 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
48
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G16 Vlogging info
Canon SX600 HS Vlogging info
33
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (356g)
35
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1280 pixels)
lighter than average (188g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon G16 vs Canon SX600 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Canon SX600 HS
 Canon PowerShot G16Canon PowerShot SX600 HS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot G16 Canon PowerShot SX600 HS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-11-25 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT PureColor II G LCD PureColor II G (TFT)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T))
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1280
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 356g (0.78 lbs) 188g (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 230 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots 290 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $499 $249