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Canon G16 vs FujiFilm F70EXR

Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon G16 vs FujiFilm F70EXR 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
  • Announced November 2013
  • Old Model is Canon G15
FujiFilm F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternate Name is FinePix F75EXR
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Canon G16 vs FujiFilm F70EXR Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon G16 and FujiFilm F70EXR, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the F70EXR (10MP) is relatively well matched but the G16 (1/1.7") and F70EXR (1/2") provide totally different sensor size.

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The G16 was unveiled 4 years after the F70EXR which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the G16 matches up against the F70EXR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 G16 F70EXR 
RevealedNovember 2013July 2009More modern by 53 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Canon G16

 F70EXR G16 

Common features in the Canon G16 and FujiFilm F70EXR

 G16 F70EXR 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon G16 vs FujiFilm F70EXR Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon G16 features external 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) while the FujiFilm F70EXR has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the G16 vs the F70EXR.

Canon G16 vs FujiFilm F70EXR size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and F70EXR is 85 and 93 respectively.

Canon G16 vs FujiFilm F70EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs FujiFilm F70EXR Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G16 and F70EXR.

Clearly, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G16 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon G16 will give more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent G16 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon G16 vs FujiFilm F70EXR sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs FujiFilm F70EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs FujiFilm F70EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm F70EXR as a Portrait photography camera
48
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 Street photography info
FujiFilm F70EXR Street photography info
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (356 grams)
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G16
Sports photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
great battery pack (360 shots)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 Travel photography highlights
FujiFilm F70EXR Travel photography highlights
64
great battery pack (360 per charge)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competition (356g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
60
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
very long zoom (270mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G16 Landscape photography highlights
FujiFilm F70EXR Landscape photography highlights
58
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (360 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
31
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G16
Vlogging with FujiFilm F70EXR
33
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition (356 grams)
28
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Canon G16 vs FujiFilm F70EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and FujiFilm F70EXR
 Canon PowerShot G16FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot G16 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR
Also called as - FinePix F75EXR
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-11-25 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 EXR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
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 3616 x 2712
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-270mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.6
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000 secs -
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 356 grams (0.78 pounds) 205 grams (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $499 $280