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
(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 feature set on the Canon PowerShot G16 is limited in comparison to the technology offered by other manufacturers. For example, the Wi-Fi facility still doesnt feature wireless shooting and HDR offers no manual control. Also, many users will be disapp...
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The Canon PowerShot G16 offers an impressive control layout and Wi-Fi, but its underwhelming optical viewfinder disappoints....
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Published: 2013-09-30, Author: Ben , review by: reviewed.com
The Canon PowerShot G16 is a very good camera. It ticks most of the boxes we associate with a top-shelf point-and-shoot in 2013: fantastic build quality, intuitive controls, speedy operation, a bright lens, reliably excellent still image quality, and grea...
Good photos and videos, Enhanced response (fps, focusing), Fast performance, Improved Wi-Fi implementation
Noisy at high ISOs, Expensive for the image quality you get
Although Canon has made some strides with the G16 – closing the spec gap with CSCs and DSLRs on paper – we can't give it our strongest recommendation. At $550 it's just too expensive for the level of quality it delivers. We suggest anyone looking for an...
Impeccable build quality, Startup has got much quicker, Fast autofocus that locks on and keeps track of subjects well, Good screen, Handling: easy to get the hang of using, Picture quality up to 1600 ISO, Video image quality, good 60 fps mode, 10 fps burs
Still no sign of a swivel/tilt screen, Could use more directaccess buttons, Viewfinder is practically unusable, Lens is a little soft, Hissing in video mode, It could be a little more adventurous
The Canon PowerShot G16 is a reassuring camera that does a good job. Its only real stand-out feature is improved responsiveness brought by the Digic 6 image processor. It'll be an ideal companion for users looking for a classic safe bet and who aren't tem...
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Published: 2013-09-09, Author: Mike , review by: pocket-lint.com
Abstract: Compact cameras are going through change of late. Size is on the down, sensor sizes on the up and cameras such as Canon's G-series have had to adapt in the fierce market. The Canon PowerShot G16, which is up there among Canon's top-of-the-line models, has...
Full manual control, Raw format shooting, Built-in Wi-Fi
No touchscreen, Limited flexibility with digital filters, Can't use Wi-Fi for remote shooting
If you're looking for a good workhouse camera to carry around with you, then the Canon G16 a good bet. Take a look at the Canon S120 though if you need something a touch more pocket friendly – it features the same sensor...
