Canon G16 vs Canon SX600 HS
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Canon G16 vs Canon SX600 HS 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
- Superseded the Canon G15
(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

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.

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.

Canon G16 vs Canon SX600 HS Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G16 & Canon PowerShot SX600 HS. The whole galleries are available at Canon G16 Gallery & Canon SX600 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Canon SX600 HS
G16 | SX600 HS | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Canon G16
SX600 HS | G16 |
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Common features in the Canon G16 and Canon SX600 HS
G16 | SX600 HS | |||
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Released | November 2013 | ![]() | January 2014 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G16 vs Canon SX600 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot G16 | Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | |
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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 |