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Canon G16 vs Olympus 6000

Portability
85
Imaging
38
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon G16 vs Olympus 6000 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
  • Announced November 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon G15
Olympus 6000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 6000
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Canon G16 vs Olympus 6000 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon G16 vs Olympus 6000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is very similar but the G16 (1/1.7") and 6000 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The G16 was manufactured 4 years after the 6000 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the G16 matches up against the 6000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Olympus 6000

 G16 6000 
LaunchedNovember 2013July 2009Newer by 54 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Canon G16

 6000 G16 

Common features in the Canon G16 and Olympus 6000

 G16 6000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon G16 vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G16 offers physical 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 6000 has measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Canon G16 vs Olympus 6000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the G16 vs the 6000.

Canon G16 vs Olympus 6000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G16 and 6000 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Olympus 6000 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G16 and 6000.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G16 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon G16 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent G16 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon G16 vs Olympus 6000 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G16
Portrait photography with Olympus 6000
49
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 Street photography information
Olympus 6000 Street photography information
58
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (356g)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G16
Sports photography with Olympus 6000
44
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
good battery (360 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 Travel photography advice
Olympus 6000 Travel photography advice
64
good battery (360 shots)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competition in class (356g)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
61
environment proof
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G16 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 6000 as a Landscape photography camera
58
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
good battery (360 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
35
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G16
Vlogging with Olympus 6000
33
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition in class (356g)
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Canon G16 vs Olympus 6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Olympus 6000
 Canon PowerShot G16Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot G16 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
Other name - mju Tough 6000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-11-25 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 1/4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 356g (0.78 pounds) 179g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $499 $259