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Canon G16 vs Casio EX-10

Portability
85
Imaging
38
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
65
Overall
48

Canon G16 vs Casio EX-10 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
  • Released November 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon G15
Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
  • Introduced November 2013
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Canon G16 vs Casio EX-10 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon G16 and Casio EX-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the EX-10 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/1.7").

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The G16 was announced very close to the EX-10 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the G16 grades vs the EX-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Casio EX-10

 G16 EX-10 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Canon G16

 EX-10 G16 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon G16 and Casio EX-10

 G16 EX-10 
IntroducedNovember 2013November 2013Similar generation
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution922k922kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon G16 vs Casio EX-10 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon G16 comes with external dimensions 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 Casio EX-10 has sizing of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the G16 compared to the EX-10.

Canon G16 vs Casio EX-10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G16 and EX-10 is 85 and 83 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Casio EX-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Casio EX-10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G16 and EX-10.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures but you need to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Canon G16 vs Casio EX-10 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Casio EX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Casio EX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-10 Portrait photography advice
49
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
42
has manual focus
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-10 as a Street photography camera
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (356g)
67
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (384 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G16 Sports photography details
Casio EX-10 Sports photography details
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
better than average battery power (360 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery power (455 shots)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 Travel photography advice
Casio EX-10 Travel photography advice
64
better than average battery power (360 CIPA)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competitors (356 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
65
good battery power (455 CIPA)
comes with focus via touch
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
heavier than others in class (384g)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G16 Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-10 Landscape photography highlights
58
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (360 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
58
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
good battery power (455 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G16
Vlogging with Casio EX-10
33
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
heavier than competitors (356g)
33
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than others in class (384 grams)
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Canon G16 vs Casio EX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Casio EX-10
 Canon PowerShot G16Casio Exilim EX-10
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot G16 Casio Exilim EX-10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-11-25 2013-11-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 Exilim Engine HS 3
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT PureColor II G LCD Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 250 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 10.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 356 grams (0.78 lb) 384 grams (0.85 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 455 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L Li-130A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $499 $456