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Canon G16 vs

Started Nov 16, 2015 | Questions thread
Jon_T
Jon_T Veteran Member • Posts: 6,393
Re: Canon G16 vs

Retired97 wrote:

portside wrote:

Hi ... i have a canon G11 that needs replacing ... i have been with the G series since day 1 going from G9 to 11 ages ago. the G11 has lost the use of its dials and options and only works on auto/auto giving. Researching prices and other canon series ... which is the best in this type of camera? G16 ... the powershots? G1X Mark II .... G3... or other?

thanks in anticipation.

I recently replaced my 5 year old G11 with a G16.

Basically the same camera with a few changes that took me some getting use to.

I use it for those times that I don't want to lug my 6D around.

I had taken a close look at the G5X but at twice the price of the G16, I chose the G16 and I'm very happy with it.

All depends on your budget and acceptable image quality.

The G15 and G16 do provide good quality images for a 12MP 1/1.7" sensor.

But neither can match the image quality of the G5 X's larger 1" 20MP sensor.

You can compare the image quality comparisons between the G16, G5 X and other cameras with the DPR Studio Scene Comparison Tool.

Studio Scene Comparison Tool - Normal Light

Studio Comparison Tool - Low Light Option (light bulb icon)

As you can see the G5 X image quality can compare quite well to APS-C sensor DSLR's image quality.

If my G15 died, I would get the G5 X without a second thought.

I have the FZ1000 that uses the same Sony 1" sensor as Canon using in the G3 X, G5 X, G7 X, and G9 X.

You can view images in my FZ1000_RRPL album that are all FZ1000 RAW images PP w/ DxO Optics Pro, all the classic car images are 1600 ISO. From gallery view Original size option

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