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Canon G16 vs Nikon S5300

Portability
85
Imaging
38
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Canon G16 vs Nikon S5300 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
  • Older Model is Canon G15
Nikon S5300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Canon G16 vs Nikon S5300 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon G16 vs Nikon S5300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and S5300 (16MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and S5300 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The G16 was launched at a similar time to the S5300 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the G16 grades against the S5300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Nikon S5300

 G16 S5300 
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Canon G16

 S5300 G16 

Common features in the Canon G16 and Nikon S5300

 G16 S5300 
AnnouncedNovember 2013January 2014Similar age
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon G16 vs Nikon S5300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G16 has got exterior 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 S5300 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the G16 compared to the S5300.

Canon G16 vs Nikon S5300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G16 and S5300 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Nikon S5300 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Nikon S5300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G16 and S5300.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G16 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Nikon S5300 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Canon G16 vs Nikon S5300 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Nikon S5300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Nikon S5300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G16
Portrait photography with Nikon S5300
49
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
41
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G16
Street photography with Nikon S5300
58
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (356 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (138 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G16 Sports photography features
Nikon S5300 Sports photography features
44
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery life (360 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 Travel photography factors
Nikon S5300 Travel photography factors
64
better than average battery life (360 per charge)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
heavier than average in class (356 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
66
lighter than competitors (138g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G16 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S5300 as a Landscape photography camera
58
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (360 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
46
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery (180 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G16 Vlogging info
Nikon S5300 Vlogging info
33
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
heavier than average in class (356g)
35
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (138g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon G16 vs Nikon S5300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Nikon S5300
 Canon PowerShot G16Nikon Coolpix S5300
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot G16 Nikon Coolpix S5300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-11-25 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-208mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT PureColor II G LCD TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 356g (0.78 lb) 138g (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 230 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 images 180 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-10L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $499 $180