Clicky

Canon G16 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
85
Imaging
38
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon G16 vs Samsung SL820 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
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Superseded the Canon G15
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Additionally Known as IT100
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest

Canon G16 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Canon G16 and Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is very similar but the G16 (1/1.7") and SL820 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

The G16 was released 4 years later than the SL820 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the G16 matches up against the SL820 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Samsung SL820

 G16 SL820 
AnnouncedNovember 2013February 2009More recent by 59 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Canon G16

 SL820 G16 

Common features in the Canon G16 and Samsung SL820

 G16 SL820 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon G16 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon G16 features external dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Samsung SL820 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Canon G16 and Samsung SL820 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the G16 versus the SL820.

Canon G16 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G16 and SL820 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G16 and SL820.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The G16 features the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The more recent G16 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G16 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Portrait photography camera
49
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
26
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

Street Comparison

Canon G16 Street photography highlights
Samsung SL820 Street photography highlights
58
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (356 grams)
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G16
Sports photography with Samsung SL820
44
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
great battery (360 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G16
Travel photography with Samsung SL820
64
great battery (360 shots)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competition in class (356 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
57
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

Landscape Comparison

Canon G16 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Landscape photography camera
58
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (360 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
32
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%

Vlogging Comparison

Canon G16 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL820 as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (356g)
28
rather wide (28mm)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability

Canon G16 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Samsung SL820
 Canon PowerShot G16Samsung SL820
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot G16 Samsung SL820
Otherwise known as - IT100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-11-25 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.50 m
Flash options 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 356 gr (0.78 lb) 168 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $499 $280