Canon G16 vs Canon G7X Specifications

1/1.7 inch 43.3mm²
12.1 megapixels
28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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1 inch 116.2mm²
20.2 megapixels
24.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Detailed specifications
Canon PowerShot G16
Canon PowerShot G7 X

Links
Prices:	Compare Prices	Compare Prices
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Canon G15 G15 vs G16
Successor:		Canon G7X Mark II G7X vs G7X Mark II
General
Model Number:	G16	G7X
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Mid-Sized	Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$499.99	$699.99
Street Price:	$499.00	$699.00
Date Available:	2013-10-15	2014-10-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	12.5 oz (355 g) includes batteries	10.7 oz (302 g) includes batteries
Size:	4.3 x 3.0 x 1.6 in. (109 x 76 x 40 mm)	4.1 x 2.4 x 1.6 in. (103 x 60 x 40 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:
Effective Megapixels:	12.1	20.2
Sensor Format:	1/1.7 inch	1 inch
Sensor size:	43.32mm² (7.6mm x 5.7mm)	116.16mm² (13.20mm x 8.80mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	1.90 microns	2.41 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a	2.7x
Aspect Ratio:	4:3	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:		Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	No	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	54	71
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	21.0	23.0
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	11.7	12.7
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	230	556
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4000 x 3000 (12.0 MP, 4:3), 4000 x 2664 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2816 x 1880 (5.3 MP, 3:2), 2816 x 1584 (4.5 MP, 16:9), 2112 x 2112 (4.5 MP, 1:1), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1064 (1.7 MP, 3:2), 1200 x 1200 (1.4 MP, 1:1), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, Other), 640 x 360 (0.2 MP, 16:9), 2400 x 3000 (7.2 MP, Other), 1696 x 2112 (3.6 MP, Other), 960 x 1200 (1.2 MP, Other), 384 x 480 (0.2 MP, Other)	5472 x 3648 (20.0 MP, 3:2), 4320 x 2880 (12.4 MP, 3:2), 2304 x 1536 (3.5 MP, 3:2), 720 x 480 (0.3 MP, 3:2), 5472 x 3080 (16.9 MP, 16:9), 4320 x 2432 (10.5 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 720 x 408 (0.3 MP, Other), 4864 x 3648 (17.7 MP, 4:3), 3840 x 2880 (11.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 3648 x 3648 (13.3 MP, 1:1), 2880 x 2880 (8.3 MP, 1:1), 1536 x 1536 (2.4 MP, 1:1), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1), 2912 x 3648 (10.6 MP, Other), 2304 x 2880 (6.6 MP, Other), 1232 x 1536 (1.9 MP, Other), 384 x 480 (0.2 MP, Other)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.2), 12-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 12-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	12.5	6.6
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (60p/30p) 1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (120p/30p) 320x240 (240p)	1920x1080 (60p/30p) 1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) 1920x1080 (30p/15p) 1280x720 (6p/3p/1.5p) 640x480 (6p/3p/1.5p)
Movie File Format:	MP4 (Video: H.264, Audio: MPEG2 AAC-LC (stereo))	MP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo))
Composite Video Out:	Yes	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a	n/a
Lens:	Canon Zoom Lens	Canon Zoom Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	28 - 140mm	24 - 100mm
Focal Length (actual):	6.1 - 30.5mm	8.8 - 36.8mm
Zoom Ratio:	5.00x	4.20x
Aperture Range:	f/1.8 (W) / f/2.8 (T) - f/8.0; plus 3-stop ND filter	f/1.8 (W) / f2.8 (T) - f/11, with 9-blade aperture; built-in 3-stop ND filter
Integrated ND Filter:	Yes	Yes
Normal Focus Range:	5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity	5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	1 - 50 cm 0.4 - 19.7 in	5 - 50 cm 2.0 - 19.7 in
Filter Thread:	58.0mm	n/a
Thread Type:	Via optional lens adapter	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 4x	Up to 4x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 9-point AiAF, 1-point (center for face select and track)	Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 31-point AiAF, 1-point (center for face select and track)
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD	No / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	Real-image optical zoom; Picture coverage: approx. 80%; Eyepoint: 15mm; Dioptic Adjustment Range: -3.0 - +1.0m
Focus Peaking:	Yes	Yes
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	922,000 dots (307,200 px)	1,040,000 dots (345,600 px)
Touchscreen:	No	Yes
Articulating Screen:	No	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	Yes
Max Playback Zoom:	10.0x
Top Deck Display:	No	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	12800	12800
Minimum ISO (native):	80	125
ISO Settings:	Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800	Auto, ISO 125-12800 in 1/3 EV steps
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom 1/2, Underwater	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Underwater, Custom 1, Custom 2, Multi-area White Balance, White Balance Correction (Underwater mode), White Balance Correction
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 250 sec	1/2000 - 250 sec
Bulb Mode:	No	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot; Face Detect AE	Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (linked to AF frame), Face Detect AE
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	SCN: Portrait, Smart Shutter, Star (Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Time-Lapse Movie), Handheld Night Scene, Underwater, Snow, Fireworks; Creative Filters: High Dynamic Range (Natural, Art Bold, Art Embossed, Art Standard and Art Vivid), Nostalgic, Fisheye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Background Defocus, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect	Scene Modes: Portrait, Smart Shutter, Star, Handheld Night Scene, Underwater, Snow, Fireworks; Filters: High Dynamic Range, Nostalgic, Fisheye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Background Defocus, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect; Star Portrait, Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Time-Lapse Movie
Self Timer:	1 - 30 seconds	1 - 30 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):	Yes	No
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Auto w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; FE lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro, Second-curtain synchro	Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Auto ISO: 1.6 ft.-23 ft./50 cm-7 m (W), 1.6-15 ft./50cm-4.5m (T)	Auto ISO: 1.6 ft. (50 cm) - 23 ft. (7.0 m) (W), 1.3 ft. (40 cm) - 13 ft. (4.0 m) (T)
Max Flash Sync:	1/2000	1/2000
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot-Shoe	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:		No
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:	UHS-I	UHS-I
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	12-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG	12-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	MP4 (Video: H.264, Audio: MPEG2 AAC-LC (stereo))	MP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo))
Included Memory:	No memory included	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	Yes	Yes
NFC:	No	Yes
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional RS-60E3 remote cable switch	Via Wi-Fi
Connections (extended):	Combined USB/AV, Mini (Type C) HDMI, wired remote terminal	Micro HDMI (Type D)

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	1.05	0.90
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	1.27
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	Unlimited
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	1.38	1.25
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	12.5	6.6
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	5	14
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	1.8	1.2
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	39	4
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	1.6	1.0
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	37	2
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.31 seconds	0.20 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):	0.27 seconds	0.18 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.265 seconds	0.219 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.68 seconds	0.89 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.066 seconds	0.097 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:	1.8 seconds	1.7 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.8 seconds	1.4 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	2.5 seconds	6.2 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	360 shots	210 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	770 shots
Battery Life, Video:		40 minutes
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary NB-10L	Proprietary NB-13L
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary NB-10L Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary NB-13L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	Yes	Yes
Internal Charging Supported:	No	No
Software
Included Software:	Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac OS X
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Revised sensor, DIGIC 6 processor, upgraded 60p Full HD movies, built-in Wi-Fi.	1"-type 20.2MP sensor, f/1.8-2.8 4.2x zoom lens, DIGIC 6 image processor, 1040K-dot tilting touchscreen, 1080p60 videos, built-in Wi-Fi.