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Canon G16 vs Nikon S33

Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon G16 vs Nikon S33 Key Specs

Canon G16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Old Model is Canon G15
Nikon S33
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2015
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Canon G16 vs Nikon S33 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon G16 vs Nikon S33, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the S33 (13MP) is very similar but the G16 (1/1.7") and S33 (1/3.1") offer different sensor sizes.

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The G16 was brought out 14 months prior to the S33 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the G16 grades vs the S33 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Nikon S33

 G16 S33 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Canon G16

 S33 G16 
IntroducedFebruary 2015November 2013More modern by 14 months

Common features in the Canon G16 and Nikon S33

 G16 S33 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon G16 vs Nikon S33 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G16 offers physical dimensions 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 S33 has dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the G16 against the S33.

Canon G16 vs Nikon S33 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and S33 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Nikon S33 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Nikon S33 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G16 and S33.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G16 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon S33 will deliver greater detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged G16 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G16 vs Nikon S33 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Nikon S33 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Nikon S33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G16
Portrait photography with Nikon S33
48
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
33
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/3.1")
lacks RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon G16 Street photography details
Nikon S33 Street photography details
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (356 grams)
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/3.1")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition (221g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G16
Sports photography with Nikon S33
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
good battery pack (360 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (13MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
low frames per second (4.7 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/3.1")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S33 as a Travel photography camera
64
good battery pack (360 shots)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competitors (356 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
58
weather proof
decent megapixels (13MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (221 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G16 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S33 Landscape photography factors
58
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (360 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
36
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (13MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/3.1")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G16 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S33 Vlogging highlights
33
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (356 grams)
29
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (221g)
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Canon G16 vs Nikon S33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Nikon S33
 Canon PowerShot G16Nikon Coolpix S33
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot G16 Nikon Coolpix S33
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-11-25 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/3.1"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 4.7 x 3.5mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 16.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4160 x 3120
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 7.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec 4.7 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 356 gr (0.78 pounds) 221 gr (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" 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 shots 220 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, smile timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $499 $150