Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II vs Canon PowerShot G16
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Year: Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II: 2014 ; Canon PowerShot G16: 2013
- Weight: Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II: 553 g ; Canon PowerShot G16: 356 g
- Sensor size: Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II: 1.5" (~ 18.7 x 14 mm) ; Canon PowerShot G16: 1/1.7" (~ 7.53 x 5.64 mm)
- Sensor resolution: Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II: 4142 x 3091 ; Canon PowerShot G16: 4027 x 3005
- Effective megapixels: Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II: 12.8 ; Canon PowerShot G16: 12.1
- Max. video mode: Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II: 1920x1080 (30p) ; Canon PowerShot G16: 1920x1080 (60p/30p)
- Battery: Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II: Battery Pack NB-12L ; Canon PowerShot G16: Lithium-Ion NB-10L rechargeable battery
Best for
Larger prints and more cropping detail: Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II (12.8).
| Specification | Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II | Canon PowerShot G16 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Model | PowerShot G1 X Mark II | PowerShot G16 |
| Year | 2014 | 2013 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 116.3 x 74.0 x 66.2 mm | 108.8 x 75.9 x 40.3 mm |
| Weight | 553 g | 356 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1.5" (~ 18.7 x 14 mm) | 1/1.7" (~ 7.53 x 5.64 mm) |
| Sensor resolution | 4142 x 3091 | 4027 x 3005 |
| Crop factor | 1.85 | 4.6 |
| Total megapixels | 15.0 | 12.8 |
| Effective megapixels | 12.8 | 12.1 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 4160 x 3120 | 4000 x 3000 |
| ISO | Auto, 100-12800 | Auto, 80-12800 |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Min. shutter speed | 60 sec | 15 sec |
| Max. shutter speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
| Metering | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Exposure compensation | ±3 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) | ±3 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) |
| Aperture priority | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter priority | Yes | Yes |
| White balance presets | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | 1920x1080 (30p) | 1920x1080 (60p/30p) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 1,040,000 dots | 922,000 dots |
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Optical (tunnel) |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | Battery Pack NB-12L | Lithium-Ion NB-10L rechargeable battery |
| Lens & Focus | ||
| Max aperture | f2.0 - f3.9 | f1.8 - f2.8 |
| Max. aperture (35mm equiv.) | f3.7 - f7.2 | f8.3 - f12.9 |
| Focal length (35mm equiv.) | 24 - 120 mm | 28 - 140 mm |
| Optical zoom | 5x | 5x |
| Digital zoom | Yes | Yes |
| Normal focus range | 5 cm | 5 cm |
| Macro focus range | 5 cm | 1 cm |