Canon G16 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS
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![Canon PowerShot G16 front Canon PowerShot G16 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-G16/Canon-G16-front.jpg)
![Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Tough-TG-2-iHS/Olympus-TG-2-iHS-front.jpg)
91 Imaging
36 Features
42 Overall
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Canon G16 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
- Revealed November 2013
- Superseded the Canon G15
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
- Announced June 2013
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Canon G16 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview
In this article, we are evaluating the Canon G16 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is very close but the G16 (1/1.7") and TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.
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The G16 was revealed 5 months after the TG-2 iHS and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the G16 matches up against the TG-2 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon G16 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G16 and Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The full galleries are provided at Canon G16 Gallery and Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
G16 | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 610k | Clearer display (+312k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Canon G16
TG-2 iHS | G16 |
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Common features in the Canon G16 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
G16 | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | ![]() | June 2013 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Canon G16 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G16 provides outside dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Olympus TG-2 iHS has sizing of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Contrast the Canon G16 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the G16 vs the TG-2 iHS.
![Canon G16 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison Canon G16 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G16-vs-Olympus-Tough-TG-2-iHS-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and TG-2 iHS is 85 and 91 respectively.
![Canon G16 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison Canon G16 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G16-vs-Olympus-Tough-TG-2-iHS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon G16 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The picture here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G16 and TG-2 iHS.
As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The G16 comes with the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF simpler.
![Canon G16 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison Canon G16 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G16-vs-Olympus-Tough-TG-2-iHS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon G16 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon G16 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon G16 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G16-vs-Olympus-Tough-TG-2-iHS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon G16 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications
Canon PowerShot G16 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot G16 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2013-11-25 | 2013-06-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dots | 610 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT PureColor II G LCD | OLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 80% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/2000s | - |
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) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 356g (0.78 lb) | 230g (0.51 lb) |
Dimensions | 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
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 pictures | 350 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-10L | Li-90B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $499 | $380 |