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Canon G16 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Canon G16 vs Samsung SL30 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
  • Launched November 2013
  • Older Model is Canon G15
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Additionally Known as ES15
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Canon G16 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Canon G16 versus Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is relatively similar but the G16 (1/1.7") and SL30 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The G16 was launched 4 years later than the SL30 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the G16 grades versus the SL30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Samsung SL30

 G16 SL30 
AnnouncedNovember 2013February 2009Fresher by 59 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Canon G16

 SL30 G16 

Common features in the Canon G16 and Samsung SL30

 G16 SL30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon G16 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon G16 enjoys 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) while the Samsung SL30 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the G16 compared to the SL30.

Canon G16 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G16 and SL30 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G16 and SL30.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G16 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon G16 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent G16 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon G16 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 Portrait photography details
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography details
48
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
25
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G16
Street photography with Samsung SL30
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (356 grams)
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G16 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
great battery pack (360 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Travel photography camera
64
great battery pack (360 shots)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competition in class (356 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G16
Landscape photography with Samsung SL30
58
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (360 per charge)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G16 Vlogging info
Samsung SL30 Vlogging info
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (356g)
25
has face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Canon G16 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Samsung SL30
 Canon PowerShot G16Samsung SL30
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot G16 Samsung SL30
Otherwise known as - ES15
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-11-25 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 356 gr (0.78 lbs) 140 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $499 $93