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Canon G16 vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
85 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
54 Overall
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Canon G16 vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

Canon G16
(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
  • Released November 2013
  • Old Model is Canon G15
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Released May 2019
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-5
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Canon G16 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon G16 versus Olympus TG-6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is relatively close but the G16 (1/1.7") and TG-6 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The G16 was introduced 6 years earlier than the TG-6 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the G16 matches up vs the TG-6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Olympus TG-6

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Canon G16

		

		

			
 TG-6 G16 
ReleasedMay 2019November 2013More modern by 66 months
Screen resolution1040k922kClearer screen (+118k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon G16 and Olympus TG-6

		

		

			
 G16 TG-6 
Manual focus  Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither comes with Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon G16 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G16 comes with outside measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-6 has dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the G16 and the TG-6.
Canon G16 vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G16 and TG-6 is 85 and 90 respectively.
Canon G16 vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon G16 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G16 and TG-6.
To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The G16 includes the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF simpler. The more aged G16 will be behind in sensor tech.
	
			Canon G16 vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon G16 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon G16 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon G16 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography factors
48
 focusing manually
 high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
 provides face detect focus
 delivers RAW formats
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
40
 you can focus manually
 has face detection focus
 supports RAW files
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Canon G16 as a Street photography camera
 Olympus TG-6 as a Street photography camera
58
 image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
 heavier than competitors in class (356g)
65
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW files
 weather proofing
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competition (253 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon G16
Sports photography with Olympus TG-6
43
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides tracking focus
 better than average battery life (360 CIPA)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
47
 high max fps (20.0 fps)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
 no shutter priority mode
 low MP (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon G16 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography highlights
64
 better than average battery life (360 shots)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (28mm)
 good max aperture (f1.8)
 heavier than competitors in class (356 grams)
 low MP (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
68
 better than average battery pack (340 shots)
 weather proofing
 built-in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than competition (253g)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon G16 as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus TG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
58
 focusing manually
 relatively wide (28mm)
 good max aperture (f1.8)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 better than average battery life (360 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
57
 you can focus manually
 decently wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW files
 weather proofing
 better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 manual mode not possible
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon G16 as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus TG-6 as a Vlogging camera
33
 relatively wide (28mm)
 good max aperture (f1.8)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have mic jack
 heavier than competitors in class (356 grams)
34
 decently wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection focus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 doesn't have external microphone jack
 more heavy than competition (253g)
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Canon G16 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Olympus TG-6
 Canon PowerShot G16Olympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot G16 Olympus Tough TG-6
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2013-11-25 2019-05-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 TruePic VIII
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80% -
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/2000 secs -
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Built-in
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 356g (0.78 lb) 253g (0.56 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 340 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $499 $449