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Not happy with G16 as an upgrade

Started Oct 9, 2013 | Polls thread
Grobb
OP Grobb Senior Member • Posts: 1,229
Re: Not happy with G16 as an upgrade

Dale Buhanan wrote:

According to a recent email from Chuck Westfall, the G16 does not use the same sensor as the G15, but rather uses a new BSI-CMOS sensor instead, which is likely manufactured by Sony, since Canon does not have BSI capability. (See the last few posts in this thread. http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/52031522

What he said was: “Per Tech Radar it's not the same sensor as the G15. That would validate “Canon's claim” for better low light performance.” I don’t doubt the G16 has a new BSI-SMOS sensor. The only problem is; I have not seen any appreciable difference in IQ or better low light shots in any of the reviews or images posted in them so far. Also, none of the reviews mention any appreciable difference in better noise control, even with the new DIGIC 6 processor.

As we all know, all manufacturer “Claim” all kinds of remarkable new features, just like Canon’s claims to have a 50% faster shutter lag and AF acquisition, I suppose you believe that one too. From the reviews I’ve read so far, that has not happened either! I only believe what I see and observe, not what I read when it comes to reviews and spec's.

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Dale

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