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Canon G16 vs Casio EX-H15

Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon G16 vs Casio EX-H15 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
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Superseded the Canon G15
Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon G16 vs Casio EX-H15 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Canon G16 vs Casio EX-H15, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the EX-H15 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the G16 (1/1.7") and EX-H15 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The G16 was revealed 3 years after the EX-H15 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the G16 scores versus the EX-H15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Casio EX-H15

 G16 EX-H15 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2010Newer by 48 months
Display resolution922k461kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Canon G16

 EX-H15 G16 

Common features in the Canon G16 and Casio EX-H15

 G16 EX-H15 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon G16 vs Casio EX-H15 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G16 enjoys external 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 Casio EX-H15 has dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the G16 vs the EX-H15.

Canon G16 vs Casio EX-H15 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and EX-H15 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Casio EX-H15 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Casio EX-H15 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G16 and EX-H15.

Plainly, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G16 using its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Casio EX-H15 will give you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern G16 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G16 vs Casio EX-H15 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Casio EX-H15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Casio EX-H15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 Portrait photography features
Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography features
48
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
34
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 Street photography features
Casio EX-H15 Street photography features
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (356 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G16 as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-H15 as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
great battery pack (360 shots)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-H15 Travel photography highlights
64
great battery pack (360 shots)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competition in class (356 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
64
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G16 Landscape photography details
Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography details
58
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (360 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
46
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G16 Vlogging features
Casio EX-H15 Vlogging features
33
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (356 grams)
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon G16 vs Casio EX-H15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Casio EX-H15
 Canon PowerShot G16Casio Exilim EX-H15
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot G16 Casio Exilim EX-H15
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-11-25 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest 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) 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 356 gr (0.78 pounds) 161 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L NP-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $499 $300