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On the surface the Canon PowerShot G16 ($549.99 direct)%displayPrice% at %seller% appears to be a near doppleganger of its predecessor, the G15%displayPrice% at %seller%. Aside from a few minor differences in button functions and the model badge the two c...
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.
Pricey. Fixed rear LCD. Bulky for a point-and-shoot. Optical viewfinder could be better...
The Canon PowerShot G16 offers an impressive control layout and Wi-Fi, but its underwhelming optical viewfinder disappoints...
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Canon G16 review 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 replacement for the PowerShot G15. The G series has earned a reputation as a serious compac...
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...
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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 cameras. With fast lenses, advanced sensors, the latest image processors and the ever-popular optical...
Performance; Image Quality; Build Quality; Features...
Fixed LCD screen; Incremental improvements on predecessor...
The PowerShot G16 further reinforces the position of Canon's G-series as the standard by which all other advanced compacts must be judged. It is fast, light, easy to use, exceptionally well made, packed with features and offers excellent image quality...
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On the other hand, the G15 was (and still is) a camera that we liked a lot , and has proven itself a solid and reliable performer in all of the conditions in which we've used it. The G15 is fast, turns out good images, and has a decent feature set. It's t...
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...
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Stepping up in the compact spectrum are cameras that tend to be aimed at photographers who want full photographic control. Good low-light performance, the ability to shoot Raw, and accessible manual controls make these compacts a viable portable alternati...
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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, 3-inch 922,000-dot LCD screen, 5x 28-140mm equivalent zoom lens with fast maximum apertures of f/1.8 - f/2.8...
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...
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The latest update to Canon's popular, enthusiast-oriented PowerShot G-series compact camera line, the Canon G16 follows in the footsteps of the existing G15. But for the first time in a G-series camera, it provides built-in Wi-Fi wireless networking, ackn...
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...
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, No builtin GPS...
Canon's ever-popular G-series enthusiast compact cameras gets a speed boost and Wi-Fi with the PowerShot G16. The new DIGIC 6 processor provides a welcome increase to autofocusing speed and frames per second shooting. The G16 features the same fast f/1.8...
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The G16 is a fish in a pond that's really occupied by just two fish. Together with the Nikon P7800 it's one of a pair of cameras that offer more manual control than the best "consumer" compacts (such as the Sony HX50 ) stopping just before crossing into s...
Very fast, Excellent indoors, Impressive video, Direct manual controls, RAW shooting...
Large for a compact...
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Quick TakeProsNew DIGIC 6 image processor creates high-performing cameraAutofocus works extremely quicklyG16 has almost no shutter lag and minimal shot to shot delaysContinuous shooting modes in JPEG are impressiveVery good image quality versus other f...
By Kyle Schurman As with many camera manufacturers, Canon has looked for ways to give enthusiast photographers the ability to have a relatively thin digital camera that provides more photography power than what's typically found in thin point-n-shoot m...
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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 Canon PowerShot G16 is the one to go for. This brick-like, aluminum compact camera is thankfully every inch t...
Almost as many features asa DSLR, Excellent build quality...
LCD doesn't tilt...
The PowerShot G16 is a compact workhorse camera that's hard to beat. It has a rock-solid build quality, a DSLR-like feature set, and great-looking picture quality.This story, "Canon PowerShot G16 review: Compact camera with DSLR-like controls" was origina...
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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 Canon PowerShot G16 is the one to go for. This brick-like, aluminum compact camera is thankfully every inch t...
Almost as many features asa DSLR, Excellent build quality...
LCD doesn't tilt...
The PowerShot G16 is a compact workhorse camera that's hard to beat. It has a rock-solid build quality, a DSLR-like feature set, and great-looking picture quality...
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These cameras may be a bit too big to fit in your pocket but most are compact enough to be considered appealing alternatives to heavier, bulkier, interchangeable lens camera systems...
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Canon has revamped the exterior and bolstered the spec, but while the firm hasn't announced any enhancements to the new G16 model's sensor, we were intrigued to see if any improvements to image quality had been made. Read on to see how well it performed.A...
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...
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The Powershot G16 is a compact camera that features a lightweight design with a 12.1-megapixel 1/1.7” sensor that performs well even in low light. The image quality is excellent and the camera also records full HD videos at 60fps. It also offers 5x optica...
12.1-megapixel 1/1.7” CMOS sensor, 5x Optical zoom lens, Built-in Wi-Fi...
No built-in battery...
The Canon G16 is an excellent choice of camera for a beginner who won't be interested in multiple lenses. The 12.1-megapixel CMOS sensor lets in a lot of light and can take great images as well as video. The fixed lens offers 5x optical zoom and the camer...
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The basic cameras on this list have quite a few more features than what you'll find in the best point and shoot camera under $200, including the option of viewfinders and extremely large zoom lenses. And while these models cannot match the image quality...
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