Not happy with G16 as an upgrade

My RAW images show a slight improvement at higher ISO when comparing my 15 to my 16. Add the extra operational speed of the G16, it was a no brainer to me. It replaced my G15 instead or going back to the retailer.

Hi, have you noticed any difference in dynamic range between the G15 and G16?

Charcurt wrote:

Curious, I owned a g9 , loved it, but no longer gave it,

I'm torn between g16 or rx100mkii. You state you had had sony, now you will have both, can you give me a brief pro con ?

or shall I go gx7 or oly p5

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I have the same dilemma as you, except that my other options are GX7 and EM5 or EM1(though too expensive)...and it's hard to pick lenses

tron555 wrote:

I have been looking forward to upgrading my G12 for one with faster operation and better IQ especially in low light. It seems like the G series is lagging behind its competition in the P&S segment.

http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Canon_PowerShot_G16/verdict.shtml

One of the first reviews, but I think more will agree with it

But it says:

"On the face of it, the G16 may not look like much of an upgrade over its predecessor. The heart of any camera, the lens and processor combination, remain as before and it doesn't look all that different from the G15.

But look beneath the surface and there's plenty to get excited about. First, there's the new Digic 6 processor, providing faster AF and reducing shutter lag, which makes the G16 a faster surer camera than its predecessor and greatly increases your chances of getting a shot in situations where speed matters. It also provides the G16 with very respectable continuous shooting that outclasses most of its competitors and is a huge advance on the mediocre burst shooting offered by its predecessor"

Seems pretty positive. But I'll keep using my G15. Perhaps you should upgrade from G12 to G15

tron555 wrote:

I’m going to wait for the G17 to see if it has much better IQ at higher ISO's, sensor size, sensor efficiency, longer focal range, weather sealing, an EVF like the P7800, articulating display (like they used to have), touch screen, bounce flash, panorama mode. I don’t expect ALL of these features, but would like to see the majority of them included, especially a larger/better sensor.

Any major improvement would likely take a larger sensor. And that would mean a larger camera -- or a slower lens -- since optics scale with sensor size. I was pleased when Canon decided to go with faster optics in the G15. I'd also like wider (24 mm vs. 28 mm) which is probably doable with the G format and size. But the f/1.8-2.8 selection was good because it keeps ISO down in most shooting situations.

I just added a G16,  I used to own a G 9 , I'm still learning system, but seems ok, I do like to shoot raw, but my CS5. Can't read files :(. And canon don't ship with DPP?

need help with either a plug in cs5, or Full DPP download? Iran any suggestions?

nick.

I bought G16,

i am am pleased, it's nice to handle, nice to shoot, takes nice crisp images, seems ,ok, in low light, but it is a compact.

dissapointed with RAW , can't open files in cs5, and canon don't ship DPP ?

i sold all my dslr equip, as I no longer shoot for work, and wanted a travel cam, this is perfect for what I want, even gx7 and oly was too bulky with lenses, evf, flash etc etc.

does it do what I could with dslr, NO of course not, but it is a great machine, portraits are awesome with 1.8 !

movies good,

Can't work out time lapse?..anyone?

i would say 90% happy,

nick

I am also delighted with the G16 which replaces my much-loved G9.

I didn't reply to the highly-biased questionnaire because it didn't ask 2 questions: 1) Bought one and like it and 2) bought one and don't like it.