Testseek.com have collected 101 expert reviews of the Canon PowerShot G16 and the average rating is 81%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Canon PowerShot G16.
October 2013
(81%)
101 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
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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 G series of cameras has sat at the top of the compact pile for several years and there are signs that Canon is taking its customers for granted. The phone app is not worth the effort of installation. The lack of a swivelling LCD is odd for a top...
Published: 2013-11-07, Author: terry , review by: dpexpert.com.au
The image quality is good, with an excellent dynamic range. The camera is responsive and a pleasure to hold and use, with fast autofocus. The large aperture lens is excellent.
The lack of manual and software is annoying. The slip of paper that passes for a quick start guide sends the user to the home page of the Canon corporate web site. After that you are on your own, burrowing through layers of interweb stuff looking for the
The Canon G series of cameras has sat at the top of the compact pile for several years and there are signs that Canon is taking its customers for granted. The phone app is not worth the effort of installation and activation. The lack of a swivelling LCD i...
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Published: 2013-09-18, Author: Lori , review by: cnet.com.au
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....
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Published: 2013-12-09, Author: Elias , review by: pcworld.co.nz
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
The bottom line is that the Canon PowerShot G16 is a great compact camera if you're after something that you can have a lot of control over, and something that will deliver very good overall picture quality. We love the WYSIWYG screen, the fast lens, and...
Abstract: As with most recent offerings it has Wi-Fi to transfer images and of course to let you know where you took that great sunset.The right side has neck strap anchor point and a door behind which are connections for AV and HDMI so you can show your videos dir...
Highend premium shooter resembles a compacted DSLR, with almost as many features
Only really what the G16 lacks, namely a tilting rear panel LCD. The price will be on the high side for anyone who doesn't already own a DSLR that such an outlay could alternatively buy
Aside from rock solid build quality and DSLR-like feature set, the actual pictures the G16 produces are also worth treasuring, with colours beautifully realistic and detail pin sharp. Up to 480 shots can be eked out of a full charge of its lithium ion bat...
Image quality is great, raw shooting option, physical control layout perfect, bright maximum aperture - even at full zoom, 1080p movies at 60fps
Body could do with a refresh, fixed screen position, very small viewfinder, Wi-Fi features don't extend to wireless shooting
The G16 may be starting to look a little dated, particularly when you compare it to something like Sony's sleek RX100, but that doesn't stop the Canon remaining a top-notch snapper all round. When something's right, it's just right - and the G16 lar...
