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| Model Name: | Canon PowerShot G16 |
| Prices: | |
| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Canon G15
G15 vs G16 |
| Successor: | |
| General | |
| Model Number: | G16 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | |
| Camera Format: | Mid-Sized |
| Currently Manufactured: | No |
| Retail Price: | $499.99 |
| Street Price: | $499.00 |
| Date Available: | 2013-10-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes |
| Weight: |
12.5 oz
(355 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
4.3 x
3.0 x
1.6 in. (109 x 76 x 40 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a |
| Image Sensor | |
| Sensor Type: | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 12.1 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/1.7 inch |
| Sensor size: | 43.32mm2 (7.6mm x 5.7mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.90 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | |
| Self-Cleaning: | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 54 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 21.0 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.7 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 230 |
| Image Capture | |
| Image Resolution: |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2664 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2816 x 1880 (5.3 MP, 3:2), 2816 x 1584 (4.5 MP, 16:9), 2112 x 2112 (4.5 MP, 1:1), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1064 (1.7 MP, 3:2), 1200 x 1200 (1.4 MP, 1:1), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, Other), 640 x 360 (0.2 MP, 16:9), 2400 x 3000 (7.2 MP, Other), 1696 x 2112 (3.6 MP, Other), 960 x 1200 (1.2 MP, Other), 384 x 480 (0.2 MP, Other) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.2), 12-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 12.5 |
| Video Capture | |
| Can take movies: | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60p/30p)
1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (120p/30p) 320x240 (240p) |
| Movie File Format: | MP4 (Video: H.264, Audio: MPEG2 AAC-LC (stereo)) |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | |
| Lens Mount: | n/a |
| Lens: | Canon Zoom Lens |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 140mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 6.1 - 30.5mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 5.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/1.8 (W) / f/2.8 (T) - f/8.0; plus 3-stop ND filter |
| Integrated ND Filter: | Yes |
| Normal Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
1 -
50 cm 0.4 - 19.7 in |
| Filter Thread: | 58.0mm |
| Thread Type: | Via optional lens adapter |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x |
| Auto Focus | |
| Auto Focus: | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 9-point AiAF, 1-point (center for face select and track) |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | Real-image optical zoom; Picture coverage: approx. 80%; Eyepoint: 15mm; Dioptic Adjustment Range: -3.0 - +1.0m |
| Focus Peaking: | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | |
| Display | |
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 922,000 dots (307,200 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | No |
| Exposure | |
| Maximum ISO (native): | 12800 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 80 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom 1/2, Underwater |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 250 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot; Face Detect AE |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | SCN: Portrait, Smart Shutter, Star (Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Time-Lapse Movie), Handheld Night Scene, Underwater, Snow, Fireworks; Creative Filters: High Dynamic Range (Natural, Art Bold, Art Embossed, Art Standard and Art Vivid), Nostalgic, Fisheye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Background Defocus, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect |
| Self Timer: | 1 - 30 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes |
| High Resolution Composite: | No |
| Flash | |
| Built-in Flash: | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; FE lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro, Second-curtain synchro |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | Auto ISO: 1.6 ft.-23 ft./50 cm-7 m (W), 1.6-15 ft./50cm-4.5m (T) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/2000 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot-Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | |
| Image Storage | |
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I |
| Other Memory: | |
| Dual Card Slots: | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | MP4 (Video: H.264, Audio: MPEG2 AAC-LC (stereo)) |
| Included Memory: | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | |
| Connectivity | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | Yes |
| NFC: | No |
| Bluetooth: | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional RS-60E3 remote cable switch |
| Connections (extended): | Combined USB/AV, Mini (Type C) HDMI, wired remote terminal |
| Performance Timing | |
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 1.05 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 1.27 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 1.38 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 12.5 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 5 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 1.8 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 39 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 1.6 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 37 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.31 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.27 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | |
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.265 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.68 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.066 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | |
| Startup Time: | 1.8 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.8 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 2.5 seconds |
| Power | |
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 360 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 770 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NB-10L |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NB-10L Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No |
| Software | |
| Included Software: | Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS X |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Notes & Features: | Revised sensor, DIGIC 6 processor, upgraded 60p Full HD movies, built-in Wi-Fi. |
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