Canon G16 vs Casio EX-ZR15
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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)
![Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR15/Casio-EX-ZR15-front.jpg)
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Canon G16 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Key Specs
(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
- Succeeded the Canon G15
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
- Announced January 2012
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Canon G16 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Canon G16 vs Casio EX-ZR15, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Casio. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.
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The G16 was brought out 23 months after the EX-ZR15 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the G16 grades versus the EX-ZR15 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon G16 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G16 & Casio Exilim EX-ZR15. The entire galleries are available at Canon G16 Gallery & Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Casio EX-ZR15
G16 | EX-ZR15 | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 23 months |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Canon G16
EX-ZR15 | G16 |
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Common features in the Canon G16 and Casio EX-ZR15
G16 | EX-ZR15 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Canon G16 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon G16 offers exterior measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR15 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).
Analyze the Canon G16 vs Casio EX-ZR15 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the G16 compared to the EX-ZR15.
![Canon G16 vs Casio EX-ZR15 size comparison Canon G16 vs Casio EX-ZR15 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G16-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR15-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and EX-ZR15 is 85 and 93 respectively.
![Canon G16 vs Casio EX-ZR15 top view buttons comparison Canon G16 vs Casio EX-ZR15 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G16-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR15-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon G16 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G16 and EX-ZR15.
Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G16 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Casio EX-ZR15 will show greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer G16 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
![Canon G16 vs Casio EX-ZR15 sensor size comparison Canon G16 vs Casio EX-ZR15 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G16-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR15-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon G16 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon G16 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon G16 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G16-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR15-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 Casio EX-ZR15 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G16 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot G16 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-11-25 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 6 | Exilim Engine 5.0 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
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 | 16MP |
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 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT PureColor II G LCD | Super Clear TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 80% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 5.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/2000s | - |
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
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 grams (0.78 lb) | 176 grams (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 images | 325 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-10L | NP-110 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $499 | $249 |