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Canon G16 vs Olympus 8000

Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon G16 vs Olympus 8000 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
  • Replaced the Canon G15
Olympus 8000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 8000
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Canon G16 vs Olympus 8000 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Canon G16 vs Olympus 8000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is pretty close but the G16 (1/1.7") and 8000 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The G16 was introduced 4 years after the 8000 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the G16 scores against the 8000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Olympus 8000

 G16 8000 
ReleasedNovember 2013July 2009More modern by 54 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Canon G16

 8000 G16 

Common features in the Canon G16 and Olympus 8000

 G16 8000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon G16 vs Olympus 8000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon G16 offers external measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Olympus 8000 has dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Analyze the Canon G16 vs Olympus 8000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the G16 against the 8000.

Canon G16 vs Olympus 8000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and 8000 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Olympus 8000 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Olympus 8000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G16 and 8000.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The G16 uses the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The newer G16 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon G16 vs Olympus 8000 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 Portrait photography details
Olympus 8000 Portrait photography details
48
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 Street photography information
Olympus 8000 Street photography information
58
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (356 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G16
Sports photography with Olympus 8000
43
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
better than average battery power (360 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 8000 as a Travel photography camera
64
better than average battery power (360 CIPA)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competition (356g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
61
environment proof
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G16 Landscape photography info
Olympus 8000 Landscape photography info
58
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (360 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
35
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G16 Vlogging features
Olympus 8000 Vlogging features
33
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition (356g)
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
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Canon G16 vs Olympus 8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Olympus 8000
 Canon PowerShot G16Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot G16 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
Otherwise known as - mju Tough 8000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-11-25 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 -
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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
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) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 1/4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 356 grams (0.78 pounds) 182 grams (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots One One
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