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Canon G16 vs Nikon S620

Portability
85
Imaging
38
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon G16 vs Nikon S620 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
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Old Model is Canon G15
Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Canon G16 vs Nikon S620 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon G16 versus Nikon S620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the S620 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the G16 (1/1.7") and S620 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The G16 was brought out 4 years later than the S620 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the G16 grades against the S620 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Nikon S620

 G16 S620 
IntroducedNovember 2013February 2009More recent by 59 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Canon G16

 S620 G16 

Common features in the Canon G16 and Nikon S620

 G16 S620 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon G16 vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon G16 features exterior measurements 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 S620 has specifications of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the G16 vs the S620.

Canon G16 vs Nikon S620 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G16 and S620 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Nikon S620 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The visual underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G16 and S620.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical MP but different sensor measurements. The G16 has got the larger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF less difficult. The more modern G16 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon G16 vs Nikon S620 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Nikon S620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S620 as a Portrait photography camera
49
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 Street photography info
Nikon S620 Street photography info
58
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (356g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (120g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G16 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S620 Sports photography highlights
44
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery (360 shots)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 Travel photography details
Nikon S620 Travel photography details
64
better than average battery (360 CIPA)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competitors in class (356g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
62
lighter than average in class (120g)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G16 Landscape photography details
Nikon S620 Landscape photography details
58
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (360 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G16 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S620 as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (356 grams)
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (120g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Canon G16 vs Nikon S620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Nikon S620
 Canon PowerShot G16Nikon Coolpix S620
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot G16 Nikon Coolpix S620
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-11-25 2009-02-03
Body design 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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
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
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.7-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 356 gr (0.78 lb) 120 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $499 $37