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Canon G16 vs Casio EX-100

Portability
85
Imaging
38
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
64
Overall
48

Canon G16 vs Casio EX-100 Key Specs

Canon G16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Old Model is Canon G15
Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Canon G16 vs Casio EX-100 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Canon G16 and Casio EX-100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the EX-100 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/1.7").

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The G16 was revealed 2 months before the EX-100 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the G16 scores versus the EX-100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Casio EX-100

 G16 EX-100 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Canon G16

 EX-100 G16 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon G16 and Casio EX-100

 G16 EX-100 
LaunchedNovember 2013February 2014Similar generation
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen resolution922k922kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon G16 vs Casio EX-100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon G16 provides exterior measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-100 has dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs).

Analyze the Canon G16 and Casio EX-100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the G16 compared to the EX-100.

Canon G16 vs Casio EX-100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G16 and EX-100 is 85 and 83 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Casio EX-100 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Casio EX-100 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The visual below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G16 and EX-100.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures although you will want to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Canon G16 vs Casio EX-100 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Casio EX-100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Casio EX-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 Portrait photography info
Casio EX-100 Portrait photography info
49
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
42
manual focus
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G16
Street photography with Casio EX-100
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (356 grams)
71
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon G16 as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-100 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery (360 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
50
high shutter speed (1/20,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
good battery life (390 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 Travel photography information
Casio EX-100 Travel photography information
64
better than average battery (360 shots)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competitors (356 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
63
good battery life (390 shots)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G16
Landscape photography with Casio EX-100
58
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (360 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
53
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (390 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G16 Vlogging advice
Casio EX-100 Vlogging advice
33
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no microphone port
more heavy than competitors (356 grams)
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
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Canon G16 vs Casio EX-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Casio EX-100
 Canon PowerShot G16Casio Exilim EX-100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot G16 Casio Exilim EX-100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-11-25 2014-02-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G LCD Super Clear LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/20000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 6.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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 356 gr (0.78 lbs) 389 gr (0.86 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0")
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 photos 390 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $499 $572