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Canon PowerShot G16
  • Type

    Compact

  • Effective pixels

    12.1 MP

  • Size

    1/1.7"

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Key points

Framerate (high speed) (High speed movie)

240 fps

Maximum framerate at max resolution

60 fps

Range

7 m

Display resolution

922000 px

Display size

3 in

Macro focus range (wide angle)

1 cm

White balance presets

7

ISO max

12800

Timelapse

Yes

GPS

Yes

High speed movie

Yes

Weak points

Effective pixels

12.1 MP

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Expert reviews

DigitalVersus

Canon is back with another G-series expert compact. For 2013, the PowerShot G16 switches the 1/1.7" 12-Megapixel CMOS sensor seen in last year's model...

CNet

As a news announcement, Canon's PowerShot G16 enthusiast compact was a bit of a yawner: basically, it gains Wi-Fi and 1080/60p video over its...

DigitalTrends

The PowerShot G16 ($550) is the latest version of the classic Canon digicam series that's been around for a dozen years. Although its rangefinder-like...

Cameras Reviewed.com

In its 13 years of existence, the Canon G series has seen 12 different generations. Excluding the oddball PowerShot G1 X, very little has changed. In...

Camera Labs

The Canon PowerShot G16 is the latest in a long line of chunky compacts aimed at the demands of enthusiasts. Announced in August 2013 it's the...

Ephotozine

The Canon Powershot G16 updates the Canon Powershot G15 with built in Wi-Fi and a number of other new features, including Star shot, handheld HDR,...

Photography Blog

The Canon PowerShot G16 is a new premium compact camera. The Canon G16 has a 12.1 megapixel 1/1.7-type CMOS sensor, new DIGIC 6 image processor,...

TechRadar

The Canon GXX series has long been considered the natural back-up camera for DSLR users, especially those already familiar with the Canon brand.As...

Expert Reviews

Canon G series cameras have been providing pocket-sized cameras for discerning photographers for over a decade. With their optical viewfinders,...

What Digital Camera

For the past 13 years the G-series has been the flagship of Canon's PowerShot range, and has served as the benchmark for all advanced digital compact...

Imaging Resource

Take a look at the enthusiast cameras on the market, and you could be forgiven for thinking that enthusiast photographers are a lonely bunch....

PCWorld

Perhaps you already own a Canon digital SLR but want something a bit more portable. If you'd be happy with a high-end fixed lens camera, then the...

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Technical specifications

General
Type Compact
Available Yes
Release date (US) September 2013
Street price (US) 549 $
Released (FR) September 2013
Street price (EUR) 549 €
Colors
Black
Sensor
Effective pixels 12.1 MP
Type CMOS
Size 1/1.7"
Area 7.44x5.58 mm
Processor Digic 6
Optics
Integrated lens Yes
Optical zoom 5 x
Focal length (35mm equivalent) 28-140 mm
Maximum aperture F1.8 - F2.8
Interchangeable lens No
Digital zoom 4 x
Minimum shutter speed 15 s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 s
Display
Viewfinder Yes
Mounting Integrated
Type Optical
LiveView Yes
Display size 3 in
Display resolution 922000 px
Touchscreen No
Flip-out screen No
Second display No
Camera features
Exposure modes Full manual
Shutter Speed priority
Aperture priority
Metering modes Center-weighted
Multi
Spot
Self timer Yes
Type 2 seconds
10 seconds
Custom
Scene modes Yes
Other features
Orientation sensor Yes
Proximity sensor No
GPS Yes
Type Optional
Timelapse Yes
3D No
Projector No
Waterproof No
Environmentally sealed No
Power
Standard No
Rechargeable Yes
Type Lithium-ion
Battery Life (CIPA) 360
Size and weight
76 in
40 in
109 in
356 oz
Canon PowerShot G16
Height 76 in
Width 109 in
Deep 40 in
Weight 356 oz
Image
Max resolution 4000x3000 pixels
Ratio 1:1
3:2
4:3
5:4
16:9
ISO min 80
ISO max 12800
White balance presets 7
Custom white balance Yes
Image stabilization Yes
Stabilization type Optical
Uncompressed format Yes
Formats RAW
Focus
Autofocus Contrast detection
Manual focus Yes
Macro focus range (wide angle) 1 cm
Number of focus points 9
Flash
Internal Flash Yes
Modes Auto
On
Off
Red-eye Reduction
Second curtain (rear)
Slow Sync
Range 7 m
External flash Yes
Video
Format H.264
MPEG4
Sound Stereo
Maximum resolution 1920x1080 pixels
Maximum framerate at max resolution 60 fps
High speed movie Yes
Framerate (high speed) 240 fps
Connectivity
USB Yes
USB version 2.0
HDMI Yes
Wi-Fi Yes
Bluetooth No
Ethernet (RJ45) No
DLNA No
Memory card support Yes
Type SD
SDHC
SDXC
Dual slot No
Eye-Fi compatible No
Remote control No
Audio No
NFC No



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