Canon G16 vs Olympus 7030
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Canon G16 vs Olympus 7030 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)
- 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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Canon G16 vs Olympus 7030 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G16 & Olympus Stylus 7030. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G16 Gallery & Olympus 7030 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Olympus 7030
G16 | 7030 | |||
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Released | November 2013 | January 2010 | More recent by 48 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Canon G16
7030 | G16 |
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Common features in the Canon G16 and Olympus 7030
G16 | 7030 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
Compare the Canon G16 vs Olympus 7030 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and 7030 is 85 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Canon G16 vs Olympus 7030 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G16 | Olympus Stylus 7030 | |
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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 |