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Canon G16 vs Fujifilm XQ2

Portability
85
Imaging
38
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Fujifilm XQ2 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm XQ2 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
  • Superseded the Canon G15
Fujifilm XQ2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XQ1
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Canon G16 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon G16 versus Fujifilm XQ2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the G16 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G16 was manufactured 13 months prior to the Fujifilm XQ2 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon G16 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm XQ2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the G16 grades versus the Fujifilm XQ2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Fujifilm XQ2

 G16 Fujifilm XQ2 
Screen resolution922k920kSharper screen (+2k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Canon G16

 Fujifilm XQ2 G16 
RevealedJanuary 2015November 2013Newer by 13 months

Common features in the Canon G16 and Fujifilm XQ2

 G16 Fujifilm XQ2 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G16 has physical 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 XQ2 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Canon G16 versus Fujifilm XQ2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the G16 vs the Fujifilm XQ2.

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm XQ2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and Fujifilm XQ2 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm XQ2 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The image below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G16 and Fujifilm XQ2.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The G16 contains the tinier sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field more challenging. The more aged G16 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm XQ2 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G16
Portrait photography with Fujifilm XQ2
49
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
43
you can focus manually
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm XQ2 as a Street photography camera
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than others (356g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is small (2/3")
more heavy than competition (206 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G16 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm XQ2 Sports photography factors
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery life (360 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
great battery pack (240 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm XQ2 Travel photography advice
64
great battery life (360 per charge)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
heavier than others (356g)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
great battery pack (240 CIPA)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (206g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G16
Landscape photography with Fujifilm XQ2
58
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (360 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
56
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (240 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G16 Vlogging info
Fujifilm XQ2 Vlogging info
33
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
heavier than others (356 grams)
34
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition (206 grams)
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Canon G16 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Fujifilm XQ2
 Canon PowerShot G16Fujifilm XQ2
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G16 Fujifilm XQ2
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2013-11-25 2015-01-14
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 EXR Processor II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/1.7" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT PureColor II G LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 7.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, on, off, slow syncho
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 356 gr (0.78 lbs) 206 gr (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 pictures 240 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-10L NP-48
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $499 $299