Canon G16 vs Samsung SL820
Portability
85 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
47
85 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
47
Portability
94 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
28
94 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
28
Canon G16 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs
Canon G16
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(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- Superseded the Canon G15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
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(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
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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.
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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.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G16 and Samsung SL820. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G16 Gallery and Samsung SL820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Samsung SL820
| G16 | SL820 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | November 2013 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 59 months |
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Clearer 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 type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 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.
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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G16 and SL820 is 85 and 94 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Canon G16 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Portrait photography camera
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")
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
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Canon G16 Street photography highlights
Samsung SL820 Street photography highlights
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)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports photography with Canon G16
Sports photography with Samsung SL820
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
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel photography with Canon G16
Travel photography with Samsung SL820
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
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)
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Canon G16 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Landscape photography camera
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")
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
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Canon G16 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL820 as a Vlogging camera
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)
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
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Canon G16 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G16 | Samsung 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 |