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Canon G16 vs Nikon L20

Portability
85
Imaging
38
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon G16 vs Nikon L20 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
  • Launched November 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon G15
Nikon L20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Canon G16 vs Nikon L20 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Canon G16 versus Nikon L20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the L20 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the G16 (1/1.7") and L20 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The G16 was revealed 4 years after the L20 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the G16 grades against the L20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Nikon L20

 G16 L20 
AnnouncedNovember 2013February 2009More modern by 59 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Canon G16

 L20 G16 

Common features in the Canon G16 and Nikon L20

 G16 L20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon G16 vs Nikon L20 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon G16 has got outer dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Nikon L20 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the G16 against the L20.

Canon G16 vs Nikon L20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G16 and L20 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Nikon L20 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Nikon L20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G16 and L20.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G16 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon G16 will show more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent G16 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon G16 vs Nikon L20 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Nikon L20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Nikon L20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G16
Portrait photography with Nikon L20
49
manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 Street photography highlights
Nikon L20 Street photography highlights
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than others (356g)
54
lighter than competition in class (135g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G16
Sports photography with Nikon L20
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
great battery (360 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L20 as a Travel photography camera
64
great battery (360 per charge)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
heavier than others (356g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
55
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G16 Landscape photography information
Nikon L20 Landscape photography information
58
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
great battery (360 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
27
nice screen size (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G16 Vlogging factors
Nikon L20 Vlogging factors
33
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
heavier than others (356 grams)
24
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone port
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Canon G16 vs Nikon L20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Nikon L20
 Canon PowerShot G16Nikon Coolpix L20
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot G16 Nikon Coolpix L20
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-11-25 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 356 gr (0.78 lb) 135 gr (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" 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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $499 $120