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October 2013
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101 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(89%)
249 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Performance
Image Quality
Build Quality
Features
The Canon PowerShot G16 produces very good photos in bright light
And the fast lens
Optical viewfinder
And relatively streamlined design make it nice to use. Plus
It finally delivers solid continuous shooting
Larger-than-average image sensor. Sharp
Wide-aperture lens. 5x zoom range. Fast burst shooting. Records 1080p video. Integrated Wi-Fi. Raw support. Hot shoe.
Almost as many features asa DSLR
Excellent build quality
AF speed vastly improved
Increased continuous frames per second (JPEGs at 12.5fps vs 10fps in G15)
Solid build and ergonomic
Comfortable feel
Excellent f/1.82.8 5x optical zoom lens
Advanced photographic features
Including PASM dial and RAW capture
12.1-megapixel 1/1.7” CMOS sensor
5x Optical zoom lens
Built-in Wi-Fi
Bright f1.8-2.8 stabilised optical zoom
Fast and accurate AF
Fast sustained 9.3fps continuous shooting
Built-in Wifi and GPS via a smartphone
1080p60 HD video mode
Focus peaking
Innovative Star shooting modes.
The editors didn't like
Fixed LCD screen
Incremental improvements on predecessor
A mediocre Wi-Fi implementation
No articulated LCD
And lack of manual controls while shooting video are among the ways in which the G16 lags behind the competition. And other cameras deliver better photos in low light
Pricey. Fixed rear LCD. Bulky for a point-and-shoot. Optical viewfinder could be better
LCD doesn't tilt
LCD screen not articulated
Larger design makes it not very pocketable
Optical viewfinder not very accurate
RAW burst shooting still slow
WiFi is clunky to setup & no remote shooting capabilities
The Canon PowerShot G16 is a rather modest update of last year's G15 camera, principally making things faster and adding wi-fi connectivity, focus peaking and some new shooting modes into the now familiar mix. We like the faster auto-focus and burst shoo...
Published: 2013-10-22, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
Canon has improved the image quality over the earlier G15 by quite a margin, however their rivals haven't been idle either. Even so, at $549, it has a very tempting spec, good build and is an ideal option for reportage style photography and visual note ta...
Bright f1.8-2.8 stabilised optical zoom, Fast and accurate AF, Fast sustained 9.3fps continuous shooting, Built-in Wifi and GPS via a smartphone, 1080p60 HD video mode, Focus peaking, Innovative Star shooting modes.
Lacklustre optical viewfinder, No touch-screen. Not articulated either, Exposure compensation dial easily nudged, No panorama mode, No smartphone remote control over Wifi.
The G16 is an easy camera to underestimate, on the face of it, it doesn't seem like it has a lot to offer one year on from its predecessor and at first glance you'd probably guess that existing G15 owners would hold off for whatever the G17 might have...
Nikon's 28mm F1.4E ED appears to roundly complete the company's updated lineup of fast, professional prime lenses. We've already seen some initial images from a Nikon ambassador, but we've worked through a gallery of our own, with a lens of our own over t...
Published: 2013-09-17, Author: Lori , review by: cnet.com
The Canon PowerShot G16 produces very good photos in bright light, and the fast lens, optical viewfinder, and relatively streamlined design make it nice to use. Plus, it finally delivers solid continuous shooting
A mediocre Wi-Fi implementation, no articulated LCD, and lack of manual controls while shooting video are among the ways in which the G16 lags behind the competition. And other cameras deliver better photos in low light
While the Canon PowerShot G16 is better than the G15 and remains a nice enthusiast compact, its low-light photo quality disappoints for the money.
If you already own a G15 that's working well, there are few reasons to upgrade to the G16 unless you really want the Wi-Fi connectivity and/or the new Star shooting modes. The small improvements in autofocusing speed are not enough to justify a swap.But i...
Solid build quality, Small size, F/1.8 lens, Fast performance
Wi-Fi didn't always work properly for us, Screen isn't hinged, No EVF
Canon's PowerShot G16 is a solidly built compact that supplies good versatility thanks to its f/18 lens and fast overall performance. We suggest considering it if you want something with a fixed lens that can capture images in high detail...
Full manual control, Raw format shooting, Builtin WiFi
No touchscreen, Limited flexibility with digital filters, Can't use WiFi for remote shooting
Canon always produces solid performers in its G series cameras. While that's appealing to the traditionalist crowd, it is now fighting a harder battle than ever before to keep market share in the crowded premium compact market. While it's true that the G1...
Abstract: Digital Life News Technology News Cameras DateNovember 7, 2013 (1) Read later This 12.1-megapixel camera has a stabilised 5x optical zoom (28-140mm 35mm equivalent) with f1.8-2.8 aperture. It is unusual in having an optical viewfinder, albe...
