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Canon G16 vs Olympus FE-4030

Portability
85
Imaging
38
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Olympus FE-4030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon G16 vs Olympus FE-4030 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
  • Old Model is Canon G15
Olympus FE-4030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Canon G16 vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon G16 versus Olympus FE-4030, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is relatively close but the G16 (1/1.7") and FE-4030 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G16 was brought out 3 years later than the FE-4030 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the G16 grades versus the FE-4030 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Olympus FE-4030

 G16 FE-4030 
RevealedNovember 2013January 2010More recent by 48 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Canon G16

 FE-4030 G16 

Common features in the Canon G16 and Olympus FE-4030

 G16 FE-4030 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon G16 vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon G16 has got exterior dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-4030 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G16 versus Olympus FE-4030 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the G16 compared to the FE-4030.

Canon G16 vs Olympus FE-4030 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G16 and FE-4030 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Olympus FE-4030 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G16 and FE-4030.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G16 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Olympus FE-4030 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent G16 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon G16 vs Olympus FE-4030 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 Portrait photography advice
Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography advice
49
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 Street photography factors
Olympus FE-4030 Street photography factors
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than average in class (356 grams)
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G16 Sports photography factors
Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography factors
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
better than average battery (360 per charge)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
35
good resolution (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Travel photography camera
64
better than average battery (360 shots)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than average in class (356 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G16 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography highlights
58
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (360 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
33
relatively wide (26mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G16
Vlogging with Olympus FE-4030
33
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
more heavy than average in class (356 grams)
26
relatively wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Canon G16 vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Olympus FE-4030
 Canon PowerShot G16Olympus FE-4030
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot G16 Olympus FE-4030
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-11-25 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 TruePic III
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 surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 356 gr (0.78 pounds) 146 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $499 $130