Canon G16 vs Nikon S4300
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Canon G16 vs Nikon S4300 Key Specs
(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
- Released November 2013
- Old Model is Canon G15
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
- Launched February 2012
Canon G16 vs Nikon S4300 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Canon G16 versus Nikon S4300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and S4300 (16MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and S4300 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe G16 was manufactured 23 months later than the S4300 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the G16 matches up vs the S4300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon G16 vs Nikon S4300 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G16 & Nikon Coolpix S4300. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G16 Gallery & Nikon S4300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Nikon S4300
G16 | S4300 | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | February 2012 | More recent by 23 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Crisper screen (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Canon G16
S4300 | G16 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon G16 and Nikon S4300
G16 | S4300 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Canon G16 vs Nikon S4300 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G16 enjoys external dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Nikon S4300 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).
Look at the Canon G16 versus Nikon S4300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the G16 and the S4300.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and S4300 is 85 and 95 respectively.
Canon G16 vs Nikon S4300 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G16 and S4300.
As you can see, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G16 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon S4300 will render greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger G16 provides an edge in sensor tech.
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Canon G16 vs Nikon S4300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G16 | Nikon Coolpix S4300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot G16 | Nikon Coolpix S4300 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-11-25 | 2012-02-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
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 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-156mm (6.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT PureColor II G LCD | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 80% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | 356g (0.78 lb) | 139g (0.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
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 shots | 180 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-10L | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $499 | $119 |