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Canon G16 vs Olympus SH-2

Portability
85 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
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Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
Portability
88 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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Canon G16 vs Olympus SH-2 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
  • Released November 2013
  • Older Model is Canon G15
Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Released March 2015
  • Replaced the Olympus SH-1
  • Later Model is Olympus SH-3
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Canon G16 vs Olympus SH-2 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon G16 versus Olympus SH-2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and SH-2 (16MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and SH-2 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The G16 was introduced 15 months prior to the SH-2 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the G16 matches up versus the SH-2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Olympus SH-2

          

          

            
 G16 SH-2 
Manually focus  Very accurate focus
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Canon G16

          

          

            
 SH-2 G16 
ReleasedMarch 2015November 2013Newer by 15 months
Touch display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon G16 and Olympus SH-2

          

          

            
 G16 SH-2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon G16 vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G16 provides outside measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-2 has sizing of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the G16 and the SH-2.
Canon G16 vs Olympus SH-2 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and SH-2 is 85 and 88 respectively.
Canon G16 vs Olympus SH-2 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon G16 vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Generally, its tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G16 and SH-2.
Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G16 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus SH-2 will provide extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged G16 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

            Canon G16 vs Olympus SH-2 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon G16 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon G16 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Canon G16 as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus SH-2 as a Portrait photography camera
48
 manual focus
 flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
 provides face detect focusing
 saves RAW files
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
44
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 includes face detect focus
 exports RAW formats
 lack of manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Canon G16 Street photography features
Olympus SH-2 Street photography features
58
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 no moving screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
 heavier than competitors in class (356 grams)
70
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW formats
 comes with focus via touch
 lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Canon G16 Sports photography information
Olympus SH-2 Sports photography information
43
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides tracking focus
 better than average battery (360 CIPA)
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
51
 long zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 good battery power (380 per charge)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon G16
Travel photography with Olympus SH-2
64
 better than average battery (360 per charge)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 heavier than competitors in class (356g)
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
74
 good battery power (380 shots)
 lighter than competitors in class (271g)
 comes with focus via touch
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (25mm)
 very long reach (600mm)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon G16
Landscape photography with Olympus SH-2
58
 manual focus
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 better than average battery (360 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
54
 rather wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 exports RAW formats
 good battery power (380 CIPA)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon G16 as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus SH-2 as a Vlogging camera
33
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 no mic socket
 heavier than competitors in class (356g)
34
 rather wide (25mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors in class (271g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have mic socket
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Canon G16 vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Olympus SH-2
 Canon PowerShot G16Olympus Stylus SH-2
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot G16 Olympus Stylus SH-2
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-11-25 2015-03-11
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per second 11.5 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 pounds) 271 gr (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
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 shots 380 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-10L LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $499 $399