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Canon G16 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR

Portability
85
Imaging
38
Features
62
Overall
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Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR 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
  • Succeeded the Canon G15
Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Canon G16 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon G16 versus Fujifilm Z1000EXR, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") feature totally different sensor size.

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The G16 was brought out 23 months after the Fujifilm Z1000EXR which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the G16 grades vs the Fujifilm Z1000EXR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 G16 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2012More modern by 23 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Canon G16

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR G16 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon G16 and Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 G16 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G16 offers exterior measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Fujifilm Z1000EXR has proportions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G16 versus Fujifilm Z1000EXR in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the G16 and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR.

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G16 and Fujifilm Z1000EXR is 85 and 95 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The pic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G16 and Fujifilm Z1000EXR.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G16 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will resolve extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern G16 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm Z1000EXR Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm Z1000EXR Street photography highlights
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (356g)
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G16 Sports photography information
Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sports photography information
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
great battery pack (360 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 Travel photography information
Fujifilm Z1000EXR Travel photography information
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great battery pack (360 per charge)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competitors (356 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
66
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G16 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm Z1000EXR Landscape photography factors
58
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (360 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
43
rather wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G16 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no mic socket
heavier than competitors (356g)
35
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Canon G16 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Fujifilm Z1000EXR
 Canon PowerShot G16Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot G16 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-11-25 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 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 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 9cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000s -
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 356 gr (0.78 pounds) 157 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 220 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $499 $0