Canon PowerShot G16 vs Canon PowerShot S120
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Weight: Canon PowerShot G16: 356 g ; Canon PowerShot S120: 217 g
- Battery: Canon PowerShot G16: Lithium-Ion NB-10L rechargeable battery ; Canon PowerShot S120: Lithium-Ion NB-6LH rechargeable battery
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The available specifications do not establish a clear advantage for a particular use. Choose based on the features you need below.
| Specification | Canon PowerShot G16 | Canon PowerShot S120 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Model | PowerShot G16 | PowerShot S120 |
| Year | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 108.8 x 75.9 x 40.3 mm | 100.2 x 59 x 29 mm |
| Weight | 356 g | 217 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" (~ 7.53 x 5.64 mm) | 1/1.7" (~ 7.53 x 5.64 mm) |
| Sensor resolution | 4027 x 3005 | 4027 x 3005 |
| Crop factor | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Total megapixels | 12.8 | 12.8 |
| Effective megapixels | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| ISO | Auto, 80-12800 | Auto, 80-12800 |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Min. shutter speed | 15 sec | 15 sec |
| Max. shutter speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/2000 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 | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | 1920x1080 (60p/30p) | — |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 922,000 dots | 922,000 dots |
| Viewfinder | 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 | Lithium-Ion NB-10L rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion NB-6LH rechargeable battery |
| Lens & Focus | ||
| Max aperture | f1.8 - f2.8 | f1.8 - f5.7 |
| Max. aperture (35mm equiv.) | f8.3 - f12.9 | f8.3 - f26.2 |
| Focal length (35mm equiv.) | 28 - 140 mm | 24 - 120 mm |
| Optical zoom | 5x | 5x |
| Digital zoom | Yes | Yes |
| Normal focus range | 5 cm | — |
| Macro focus range | 1 cm | 3 cm |