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Canon G16 vs Olympus 7030

Portability
85
Imaging
38
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Canon G16 vs Olympus 7030 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
Olympus 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju 7030
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Canon G16 vs Olympus 7030 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon G16 vs Olympus 7030, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is very close but the G16 (1/1.7") and 7030 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The G16 was unveiled 3 years later than the 7030 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the G16 grades vs the 7030 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Olympus 7030

 G16 7030 
ReleasedNovember 2013January 2010More recent by 48 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Canon G16

 7030 G16 

Common features in the Canon G16 and Olympus 7030

 G16 7030 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon G16 vs Olympus 7030 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G16 enjoys exterior measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Olympus 7030 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the G16 and the 7030.

Canon G16 vs Olympus 7030 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and 7030 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Olympus 7030 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Olympus 7030 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G16 and 7030.

Clearly, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G16 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Olympus 7030 will render extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent G16 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon G16 vs Olympus 7030 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 Portrait photography factors
Olympus 7030 Portrait photography factors
49
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G16
Street photography with Olympus 7030
58
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (356 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G16 Sports photography advice
Olympus 7030 Sports photography advice
44
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
good battery (360 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 Travel photography factors
Olympus 7030 Travel photography factors
64
good battery (360 per charge)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competition (356 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G16
Landscape photography with Olympus 7030
58
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
good battery (360 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
37
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G16
Vlogging with Olympus 7030
33
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic support
heavier than competition (356g)
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon G16 vs Olympus 7030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Olympus 7030
 Canon PowerShot G16Olympus Stylus 7030
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot G16 Olympus Stylus 7030
Also referred to as - mju 7030
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-11-25 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9 and 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 356 gr (0.78 lb) 140 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $499 $179