Canon G16 vs Nikon S9300
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Canon G16 vs Nikon S9300 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
- Introduced November 2013
- Older Model is Canon G15
(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

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.

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.

Canon G16 vs Nikon S9300 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G16 and Nikon Coolpix S9300. The full galleries are available at Canon G16 Gallery and Nikon S9300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Nikon S9300
G16 | S9300 | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | ![]() | July 2012 | Newer by 17 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Canon G16
S9300 | G16 |
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Common features in the Canon G16 and Nikon S9300
G16 | S9300 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Canon G16 and Nikon S9300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G16 vs Nikon S9300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G16 | Nikon Coolpix S9300 | |
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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 |