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Canon G16 vs Nikon S9300

Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
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Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Canon G16 vs Nikon S9300 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
  • Older Model is Canon G15
Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon S9100
  • Later Model is Nikon S9500
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Canon G16 vs Nikon S9300 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Canon G16 and Nikon S9300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and S9300 (16MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and S9300 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The G16 was revealed 17 months after the S9300 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the G16 matches up against the S9300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Nikon S9300

 G16 S9300 
IntroducedNovember 2013July 2012Newer by 17 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen resolution922k921kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Canon G16

 S9300 G16 

Common features in the Canon G16 and Nikon S9300

 G16 S9300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon G16 vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon G16 enjoys physical measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9300 has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the G16 versus the S9300.

Canon G16 vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G16 and S9300 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The image below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G16 and S9300.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G16 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon S9300 will show more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger G16 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon G16 vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Portrait photography camera
48
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 Street photography features
Nikon S9300 Street photography features
58
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (356g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G16
Sports photography with Nikon S9300
43
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery (360 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S9300 Travel photography highlights
64
great battery (360 per charge)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competition in class (356g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
66
lighter than competition in class (215g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G16 Landscape photography info
Nikon S9300 Landscape photography info
58
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
great battery (360 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
41
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G16 Vlogging information
Nikon S9300 Vlogging information
33
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (356g)
34
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon G16 vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Nikon S9300
 Canon PowerShot G16Nikon Coolpix S9300
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot G16 Nikon Coolpix S9300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-11-25 2012-07-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 6.9fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
Highest flash synchronize 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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 356g (0.78 lbs) 215g (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 photographs 200 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-10L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $499 $249