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Cameras which are being compared are Enthusiast Compact cameras.
Learn more about compared cameras specifications below. |
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Canon PowerShot G3 X vs Canon PowerShot G16 Specs |
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PowerShot G3 X
All specs: Main page for PowerShot G3 X |
PowerShot G16
All specs: Main page for PowerShot G16 |
PowerShot G3 X vs PowerShot G16: The sensors |
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The PowerShot G3 X features a 1″ sized sensor, while the PowerShot G16 uses a Compact sensor. Boasting an area of 116mm² (0.19 sq.in.) the sensor of the PowerShot G3 X is a lot larger than the PowerShot G16’s chip at 42mm² (0.07 sq.in.). In most cases a larger sensor will yield better results in low light, a considerable advantage in many situations (think: interior images, dusk or dawn etc.), a clear disadvantage of the Compact format. Better choice: Canon PowerShot G3 X |
Canon PowerShot G3 X VS Canon PowerShot G16 Other Specs Comparison |
Why is Canon PowerShot G3 X a better choice |
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PowerShot G3 X |
PowerShot G16 |
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Larger sensor (5) | 1″ | Compact |
Wider resolution (5, megapixel) | 20.20 | 12.10 |
Auto Focus points (4) | 31 | 9 |
Better monitor (2, Megapixel) | 1.62 | 0.92 |
Articulated monitor (2) | ||
Touch screen (2) | ||
External microphone (2) | ||
Environmental sealing (2) | ||
Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot G3 X are the larger sensor, the higher resolution and the faster and more accurate auto focus. Additional pros for the Canon are that the display has a higher resolution, the articulated display and the rather comfortable touch screen. A recommendation of the PowerShot G3 X is made easy by the connector for an external microphone. The PowerShot G3 X scores 22 points. |
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Otherwise why to choose Canon PowerShot G16 |
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PowerShot G3 X |
PowerShot G16 |
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Higher speed (4, frames/second) | 6 | 9 |
Better sensibility (4) | 125 – 12800 ISO | 80 – 12800 ISO |
Longer battery life (3, photos) | 300 | 360 |
Weighs less (2) | 733g (23.6 oz.) |
356g (11.5 oz.) |
More portable (2) | 993cm³ (63 cu.in.) |
333cm³ (21 cu.in.) |
Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot G16 are that the camera is faster, the larger sensitivity and that the battery has more stamina. Another advantage over the PowerShot G3 X: the lower weight than the PowerShot G3 X and the more compact size. Yields 15 points for the PowerShot G16. |
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Common Specs for both cameras compared |
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PowerShot G3 X |
PowerShot G16 |
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Built-in flash | ||
Image stabilizer | ||
Video resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
WiFi |
Canon PowerShot G3 X VS Canon PowerShot G16 Dimensions |
Look at front view of the PowerShot G3 X and PowerShot G16 |
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Top view of cameras |
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Total scores Here’s the total score according to comparison above: |
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Canon PowerShot G3 X |
Canon PowerShot G16 |
22
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15
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We recommend Canon PowerShot G3 X as better choice. |