Canon PowerShot G16 Detailed Review

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In additional PowerShot G16 was introduced by Canon in August 2013. It belongs to the enthusiast Compacts category.

Canon is well-known and shouldn’t require further introduction, please see our manufacturer’s page for more digital cameras by Canon.

Brand Canon
Category Compact
Date 08/2013
Sensor Properties

Also PowerShot G16 has a Compact CMOS sensor with size of 7 x 6 mm² (0.29″ x 0.22″).

The PowerShot G16’s image sensor has an effective resolution of around 12 megapixel. The resolution is somewhat below average but will be sufficient for most purposes. Photos with this resolution can easily be printed to A3 size.

Format Compact
Sensor area 7.44 x 5.58mm²
(0.29″ x 0.22″)
Type CMOS
Resolution (physical) 12.10 megapixel
Resolution (effective) 12.10 megapixel
Pixel size 3.46 µm²
Sensor cleaning
RAW support
Continuous 9 frames/second
Lens
Interchangeable
Focal length (min) 28mm
Focal length (max) 120mm
Aperture (max) 1.8
Aperture (min) 2.8
Viewfinder Properties

The PowerShot G16 uses an optical see-through viewfinder

Shutter

The PowerShot G16’s shutter speed varies from 1/4000s to 250s.

Max. shutter speed 1/4000s
Min. shutter speed 250s
Sensitivity Properties

The PowerShot G16’s sensitivity goes from 80 ISO und 12800 ISO, a very useful and practical range.

Automatic
Min. sensitivity 80 ISO
Max. sensitivity 12800 ISO
Exposure Modes

The PowerShot G16 supports all general exposure modes.

The Canon allows spot exposure for the difficult occasion.

Multi
Center weight
Partial
Spot
Auto Focus Properties

The PowerShot G16’s auto focus processor uses 9 AF points (or sensors). A basic rule of thumb says that the more AF points you have, the better. More AF points mean a better chance to have a point at the location of interest in a scene, a big plus in challenging situations (e.g. with low contrast subjects).

Manual focus is also possible with the Canon, a plus in tricky situations or for some creative freedom.

Type TTL
AF points 9
Manual focusing
Flash Specs

The PowerShot G16 has a built-in flash with a diapason of up to 7m (23 ft.). That range will fit for almost all occasion.

Built-in
Range 7.00m
(23 ft.)
Hot shoe
Display Specs

The PowerShot G16 features a monitor with a diagonal of 75.00mm (3.0 in.) and a resolution of c. 0.92 megapixel. That’s about average.

Unfortunately, the PowerShot G16’s monitor is not articulated. That can make it tricky to frame your subject in some situations, e.g. when taking selfies.

The PowerShot G16 does not feature a touch screen.

Display characteristics at a glance:

Type LCD
Size 75.00mm (diagonal)
(3.0 in.)
Resolution 0.92 megapixel
Articulated
Touch screen
Video Specs

PowerShot G16 video supported the resolution with 1920 x 1080 pixel.

ACamera is not equipped with an external microphone.

Canon PowerShot G16 Video parameters:

Max. resolution 1920 x 1080 pixel
…with frame rates 30 frames/second
60 frames/second
External microphone
Connectivity & Wireless Specs

The PowerShot G16 has Wi-fi connection. You can transfer photos to a mobile or laptop using wi-fi.

Connect the Canon to a monitor or TV set over HDMI.

The Canon supports USB 2.0.

Connection parameters:

WiFi
Bluetooth
NFC
Remote (wired)
Remote (infrared)
Apps
HDMI (standard)
HDMI (mini)
HDMI (micro)
USB 2.0
USB 3.0
USB Micro
USB Mini
USB-C
Custom
Memory

The camera supports SD HC and SD XC cards.

Memory cards characteristics:

Slots 1
Memory cards SD
SDHC
SDXC
Battery

The Canon PowerShot G16 has a NB-10L LiIon battery. The battery provides a shooting life of 360 shots. It`s enough for one day or more.

The battery can be charged over USB while in camera. Very useful, especially on vacation when most people bring a USB charger for their smartphone anyway.

The PowerShot G16’s battery battery parameters:

Type NB-10L LiIon
Removable
In-camera charging
Battery life 360 photos
Size

The Canon PowerShot G16’s dimensions are 108.8 x 75.9 x 40.3mm³. (4.3″ x 3.0″ x 1.6″). This includes the lens. The camera’s weight is a reasonable 356 grams (11.5 oz.), lens included.

Here is front and top view of the PowerShot G16:

Dimensions Comparison

To put the size of the camera in context, here it is next to a typical ID card (c. 86mm x 55mm, about the size of a credit card).

The PowerShot G16 is not much bigger:

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