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Canon G16 vs Nikon P300

Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Canon G16 vs Nikon P300 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
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Old Model is Canon G15
Nikon P300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Announced May 2011
  • Replacement is Nikon P310
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Canon G16 vs Nikon P300 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon G16 versus Nikon P300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the P300 (12MP) is very comparable but the G16 (1/1.7") and P300 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The G16 was brought out 2 years after the P300 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the G16 matches up vs the P300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Nikon P300

 G16 P300 
AnnouncedNovember 2013May 2011More modern by 31 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Canon G16

 P300 G16 

Common features in the Canon G16 and Nikon P300

 G16 P300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution922k922kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon G16 vs Nikon P300 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon G16 enjoys outside measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Nikon P300 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the G16 against the P300.

Canon G16 vs Nikon P300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G16 and P300 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Nikon P300 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Nikon P300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G16 and P300.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same MP but not the same sensor sizes. The G16 uses the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF easier. The more modern G16 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G16 vs Nikon P300 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Nikon P300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Nikon P300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 Portrait photography details
Nikon P300 Portrait photography details
48
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
27
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 Street photography features
Nikon P300 Street photography features
58
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (356g)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G16 Sports photography info
Nikon P300 Sports photography info
43
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
great battery life (360 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 Travel photography info
Nikon P300 Travel photography info
64
great battery life (360 shots)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competitors (356 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
63
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G16 Landscape photography features
Nikon P300 Landscape photography features
58
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (360 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
43
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G16 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P300 as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no mic port
heavier than competitors (356g)
36
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon G16 vs Nikon P300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Nikon P300
 Canon PowerShot G16Nikon Coolpix P300
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot G16 Nikon Coolpix P300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-11-25 2011-05-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 160
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT PureColor II G LCD TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 6.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
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) 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 356 gr (0.78 pounds) 189 gr (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 images 240 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $499 $500