Canon G16 vs Nikon S8000
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37 Features
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![Canon PowerShot G16 front Canon PowerShot G16 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-G16/Canon-G16-front.jpg)
![Nikon Coolpix S8000 front Nikon Coolpix S8000 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S8000/Nikon-S8000-front.jpg)
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37 Features
31 Overall
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Canon G16 vs Nikon S8000 Key Specs
(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
- Announced November 2013
- Replaced the Canon G15
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
- Released June 2010
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Canon G16 vs Nikon S8000 Overview
Below is a thorough analysis of the Canon G16 and Nikon S8000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is very comparable but the G16 (1/1.7") and S8000 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.
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The G16 was brought out 3 years later than the S8000 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the G16 scores versus the S8000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon G16 vs Nikon S8000 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G16 & Nikon Coolpix S8000. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G16 Gallery & Nikon S8000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Nikon S8000
G16 | S8000 | |||
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Released | November 2013 | ![]() | June 2010 | More recent by 42 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Canon G16
S8000 | G16 |
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Common features in the Canon G16 and Nikon S8000
G16 | S8000 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Canon G16 vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon G16 provides outside measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Nikon S8000 has specifications of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).
Check the Canon G16 and Nikon S8000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the G16 compared to the S8000.
![Canon G16 vs Nikon S8000 size comparison Canon G16 vs Nikon S8000 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G16-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S8000-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G16 and S8000 is 85 and 93 respectively.
![Canon G16 vs Nikon S8000 top view buttons comparison Canon G16 vs Nikon S8000 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G16-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S8000-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon G16 vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G16 and S8000.
To sum up, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G16 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon S8000 will show greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The newer G16 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Canon G16 vs Nikon S8000 sensor size comparison Canon G16 vs Nikon S8000 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G16-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S8000-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon G16 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon G16 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon G16 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G16-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S8000-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon G16 vs Nikon S8000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G16 | Nikon Coolpix S8000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G16 | Nikon Coolpix S8000 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-11-25 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 6 | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 30-300mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 922 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT PureColor II G LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 80% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 356g (0.78 lbs) | 183g (0.40 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-10L | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $499 | $300 |