Canon G16 vs Canon T6s

Canon T6s advantages over Canon G16

• Larger sensor
  APS-C vs 1/1.7 inch
  More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
• Tilt-swivel screen
  Tilt-swivel vs none
  Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
• Bigger pixels
  ~ 3.72 vs 1.90 microns
  Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
• Touchscreen
  Touch vs No touch
  Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
• Fast startup
  ~0.90 vs 1.8 sec
  Faster startup lets you catch the moment
• NFC
  Yes vs No
  Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
• Higher effective ISO

  Higher effective ISO

  Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

  Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

  You can learn more at our glossary entry.

  Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.

  T6s test data on DxO Mark G16 test data on DxO Mark
  915 vs 230 iso
  Take photos in low light with less noise
• On-sensor phase detect
  Yes vs No
  Usually improves live view and video AF performance
• Top deck display
  Yes vs No
  Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
• External Mic Jack
  Jack vs No jack
  Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
• Shoots 24p video
  Yes vs No
  Gives your movies a big-screen feel
• Less shutter lag
  0.09 vs 0.31 sec
  Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
• More pixels
  24.2 vs 12.1 megapixels
  Higher resolution photos
• Bulb shutter
  Bulb vs No bulb
  Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
• Bigger JPEG buffer
  Unlimited vs 5 shots
  Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
• Faster RAW shooting
  4.8 fps vs 1.8 fps
  Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
• Higher extended ISO
  25600 vs 12800 ISO
  Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility