Canon G16 vs Canon SX700 HS
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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 SX700 HS front Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon_PowerShot_SX700_HS_0.jpg)
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40 Features
51 Overall
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Canon G16 vs Canon SX700 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
- Earlier Model is Canon G15
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
- Announced February 2014
- New Model is Canon SX710 HS
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Canon G16 vs Canon SX700 HS Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Canon G16 and Canon SX700 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Canon. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and SX700 HS (16MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and SX700 HS (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.
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The G16 was manufactured 2 months before the SX700 HS so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the G16 scores vs the SX700 HS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon G16 vs Canon SX700 HS Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G16 and Canon PowerShot SX700 HS. The entire galleries are available at Canon G16 Gallery and Canon SX700 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Canon SX700 HS
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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Canon G16
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Common features in the Canon G16 and Canon SX700 HS
G16 | SX700 HS | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | ![]() | February 2014 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 922k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Canon G16 vs Canon SX700 HS Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G16 offers outside dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Canon SX700 HS has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Analyze the Canon G16 and Canon SX700 HS in the all new Camera and 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the G16 versus the SX700 HS.
![Canon G16 vs Canon SX700 HS size comparison Canon G16 vs Canon SX700 HS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G16-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX700-HS-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and SX700 HS is 85 and 89 respectively.
![Canon G16 vs Canon SX700 HS top view buttons comparison Canon G16 vs Canon SX700 HS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G16-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX700-HS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon G16 vs Canon SX700 HS Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The image below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G16 and SX700 HS.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G16 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon SX700 HS will result in greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively.
![Canon G16 vs Canon SX700 HS sensor size comparison Canon G16 vs Canon SX700 HS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G16-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX700-HS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon G16 vs Canon SX700 HS Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon G16 vs Canon SX700 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon G16 vs Canon SX700 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G16-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX700-HS-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 SX700 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot G16 | Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G16 | Canon PowerShot SX700 HS |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-11-25 | 2014-02-12 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 6 | Digic 6 |
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 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 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-750mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.2-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 922k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT PureColor II G LCD | PureColor II G TFT |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 80 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/3200 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0 frames per sec | 9.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, on, slow synchro, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 356g (0.78 lbs) | 269g (0.59 lbs) |
Dimensions | 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") |
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 |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-10L | NB-6LH |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $499 | $349 |