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Canon G16 vs Nikon P7100

Portability
85
Imaging
38
Features
62
Overall
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Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7100 front
Portability
82
Imaging
35
Features
55
Overall
43

Canon G16 vs Nikon P7100 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
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon G15
Nikon P7100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 395g - 116 x 77 x 48mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon P7000
  • New Model is Nikon P7700
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Canon G16 vs Nikon P7100 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Canon G16 versus Nikon P7100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the P7100 (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/1.7").

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The G16 was introduced 22 months later than the P7100 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the G16 matches up vs the P7100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Nikon P7100

 G16 P7100 
AnnouncedNovember 2013February 2012More recent by 22 months
Screen resolution922k921kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the Canon G16

 P7100 G16 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Canon G16 and Nikon P7100

 G16 P7100 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon G16 vs Nikon P7100 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon G16 offers external measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Nikon P7100 has specifications of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G16 versus Nikon P7100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the G16 and the P7100.

Canon G16 vs Nikon P7100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and P7100 is 85 and 82 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Nikon P7100 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Nikon P7100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G16 and P7100.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon G16 to produce more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher G16 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G16 vs Nikon P7100 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Nikon P7100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Nikon P7100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 Portrait photography information
Nikon P7100 Portrait photography information
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manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
45
focusing manually
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G16
Street photography with Nikon P7100
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (356 grams)
64
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (395g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G16
Sports photography with Nikon P7100
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery life (360 per charge)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
slow frames per second (1.3 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P7100 as a Travel photography camera
64
great battery life (360 shots)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competition (356g)
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
56
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors (395g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G16 Landscape photography info
Nikon P7100 Landscape photography info
58
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (360 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
52
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G16 Vlogging information
Nikon P7100 Vlogging information
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quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition (356g)
29
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
comes with microphone support
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
more heavy than competitors (395 grams)
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Canon G16 vs Nikon P7100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Nikon P7100
 Canon PowerShot G16Nikon Coolpix P7100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot G16 Nikon Coolpix P7100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-11-25 2012-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT PureColor II G LCD TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage 80 percent 80 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 1.3fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 9.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 356 grams (0.78 pounds) 395 grams (0.87 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 116 x 77 x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 54 41
DXO Color Depth rating 21.0 19.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 10.7
DXO Low light rating 230 165
Other
Battery life 360 images 350 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 second delay)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $499 $750