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Canon G16 vs Fujifilm Z30

Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm Z30 Key Specs

Canon G16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Previous Model is Canon G15
Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Canon G16 vs Fujifilm Z30 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon G16 vs Fujifilm Z30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) is very similar but the G16 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm Z30 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The G16 was brought out 4 years later than the Fujifilm Z30 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the G16 matches up against the Fujifilm Z30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Fujifilm Z30

 G16 Fujifilm Z30 
LaunchedNovember 2013February 2009Fresher by 59 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Canon G16

 Fujifilm Z30 G16 

Common features in the Canon G16 and Fujifilm Z30

 G16 Fujifilm Z30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm Z30 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G16 comes with 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 Z30 has proportions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the G16 compared to the Fujifilm Z30.

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm Z30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G16 and Fujifilm Z30 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm Z30 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm Z30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G16 and Fujifilm Z30.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G16 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon G16 will offer greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent G16 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm Z30 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography highlights
48
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 Street photography features
Fujifilm Z30 Street photography features
58
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (356g)
55
lighter than average in class (110 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G16
Sports photography with Fujifilm Z30
43
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery (360 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 Travel photography details
Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography details
64
better than average battery (360 shots)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competitors (356g)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
56
lighter than average in class (110g)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G16 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography information
58
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (360 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G16 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm Z30 as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competitors (356g)
25
lighter than average in class (110g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Canon G16 vs Fujifilm Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Fujifilm Z30
 Canon PowerShot G16Fujifilm FinePix Z30
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot G16 Fujifilm FinePix Z30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-11-25 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focus range 1cm 8cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 3s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000s -
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 356 gr (0.78 lb) 110 gr (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L NP-45
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $499 $150