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Canon G16 vs Casio EX-S5

Portability
85
Imaging
38
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24

Canon G16 vs Casio EX-S5 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
  • Released November 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon G15
Casio EX-S5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Canon G16 vs Casio EX-S5 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Canon G16 vs Casio EX-S5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and EX-S5 (9MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and EX-S5 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The G16 was revealed 4 years after the EX-S5 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon G16 being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the G16 matches up versus the EX-S5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Casio EX-S5

 G16 EX-S5 
RevealedNovember 2013January 2009More modern by 60 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k115kClearer display (+807k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Canon G16

 EX-S5 G16 

Common features in the Canon G16 and Casio EX-S5

 G16 EX-S5 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon G16 vs Casio EX-S5 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon G16 provides outer 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) whilst the Casio EX-S5 has proportions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the G16 versus the EX-S5.

Canon G16 vs Casio EX-S5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and EX-S5 is 85 and 97 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Casio EX-S5 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Casio EX-S5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G16 and EX-S5.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G16 using its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon G16 will render extra detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The fresher G16 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon G16 vs Casio EX-S5 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Casio EX-S5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Casio EX-S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 Portrait photography features
Casio EX-S5 Portrait photography features
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manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
25
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 Street photography factors
Casio EX-S5 Street photography factors
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (356 grams)
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G16
Sports photography with Casio EX-S5
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery (360 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-S5 as a Travel photography camera
64
great battery (360 CIPA)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competition (356g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
53
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G16 Landscape photography details
Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography details
58
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (360 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
27
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G16 Vlogging info
Casio EX-S5 Vlogging info
33
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (356 grams)
22
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
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Canon G16 vs Casio EX-S5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Casio EX-S5
 Canon PowerShot G16Casio Exilim EX-S5
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot G16 Casio Exilim EX-S5
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2013-11-25 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80% -
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 1/2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 356 grams (0.78 lbs) 100 grams (0.22 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L NP-80
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $499 $130