Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot G15 and Canon PowerShot G16

Comparison of Canon PowerShot G15 and Canon PowerShot G16 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot G16 ×
Canon PowerShot G15 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot G16Canon PowerShot G15
BrandCanonCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberG16G15
Camera formatMid-SizedMid-Sized
Release year (year)20132012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)109107
Width (mm)4040
Height (mm)7676
Weight (g)355350
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon G15Canon G12
Successor-Canon G16
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)12.112.1
Sensor format1/1.7 inch1/1.7 inch
Sensor area (mm²)43.3243.32
Sensor width (mm)7.67.6
Sensor height (mm)5.75.7
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.91.9
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score5446
Dxo color depth score (bit)2119.9
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.711.5
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)230165
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1200 x 1200(1.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1600 x 1064(1.7 mp 3:2)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1696 x 2112(3.6 mp other)
  • 2112 x 2112(4.5 mp 1:1)
  • 2400 x 3000(7.2 mp other)
  • 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9)
  • 2816 x 1880(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 384 x 480(0.2 mp other)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2664(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 960 x 1200(1.2 mp other)
  • 1200 x 1200(1.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1600 x 1064(1.7 mp 3:2)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2112 x 2112(4.5 mp 1:1)
  • 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9)
  • 2816 x 1880(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2664(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • 12-bit raw (.cr2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 12-bit raw (.cr2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)12.510.2
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)240-
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4 (Video: H.264, Audio: MPEG2 AAC-LC (stereo))MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo PCM)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom LensCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 140.0028.00 - 140.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)55
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.560.12 - 0.56
Integrated nd filter++
Min focus range (cm)55
Macro focus range (cm)1 - 501 - 50
Filter thread (mm)5858
Thread typeVia optional lens adapterVia optional lens adapter
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 9-point AiAF, 1-point (center for face select and track)Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 9-point AiAF, 1-point (center for face select and track)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeReal-image optical zoom; Picture coverage: approx. 80%; Eyepoint: 15mm; Dioptic Adjustment Range: -3.0 - +1.0mReal-image optical zoom; Picture coverage: approx. 80%; Eyepoint: 15mm; Dioptic Adjustment Range: -3.0 - +1.0m
Focus peaking+-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)922,000922,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80012,800
Minimum iso (native)8080
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800Auto, ISO 80 to 12800
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom 1/2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • underwater
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom 1/2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 2501/4000 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot; Face Detect AEEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot; Face Detect AE
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesSCN: Portrait, Smart Shutter, Star (Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Time-Lapse Movie), Handheld Night Scene, Underwater, SnowScene modes (Portrait, Smooth Skin, Smart Shutter, High-Speed Burst HQ, Handheld NightScene, Underwater, Snow, Fireworks
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 30
  • 1
  • 30
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/red-eye reduction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • flash on w/red-eye reduction
  • safety fe
  • second-curtain synchro
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • auto w/red-eye reduction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • flash on w/red-eye reduction
  • safety fe
  • second-curtain synchro
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 1.6 ft.-23 ft./50 cm-7 m (W), 1.6-15 ft./50cm-4.5m (T)Auto ISO: 1.6 ft.-23 ft./50 cm-7 m (W), 1.6-15 ft./50cm-4.5m (T)
Max flash sync (s)1/20001/2000
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot-ShoeHot-Shoe
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-I-
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 12-bit raw (.cr2)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 12-bit raw (.cr2)
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi+-
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional rs-60e3 remote cable switch
  • wired
Connections (extended)
  • combined usb/av
  • mini (type c) hdmi
  • wired remote terminal
  • combined usb/av
  • mini (type-c) hdmi
  • remote terminal
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.052.07
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)1.272.83
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.382.91
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)12.510.2
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)510
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)1.81.2
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)3920
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)1.61
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)375
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.310.46
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.270.46
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.270.45
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.680.71
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.070.07
Startup time (s)1.82.2
Play -> record time (s)0.81.7
Flash cycle time, full power (s)2.53
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)360350
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)770770
Battery form factorProprietary NB-10LProprietary NB-10L
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-10L Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NB-10L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • digital camera solution cd-rom
  • digital camera solution cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os x
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows xp sp3/vista/7
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresRevised sensor, DIGIC 6 processor, upgraded 60p Full HD movies, built-in Wi-Fi.Fast f/1.8(W)-f/2.8(T) lens, DIGIC 5 processor, Intelligent Image Stabilization, improved AF performance



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