Canon PowerShot G16

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 34 expert reviews

Excellent:

12
Good:

17
Average:

1
Bad:

4

Pros:

Bright f1.8-2.8 stabilised optical zoom.
Fast and accurate AF.
Fast sustained 9.3fps continuous shooting.

Cons:

Lacklustre optical viewfinder.
No touch-screen.

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Last revision on July 15, 2015

Reviewers Liked

Bright f1.8-2.8 stabilised optical zoom
Fast and accurate AF
Fast sustained 9.3fps continuous shooting
Built-in Wifi and GPS via a smartphone
1080p60 HD video mode
Focus peaking
Innovative Star shooting modes

Reviewers Didn't Like

Lacklustre optical viewfinder
No touch-screen
Not articulated either
Exposure compensation dial easily nudged
No panorama mode
No smartphone remote control over Wifi
A mediocre Wi-Fi implementation, no articulated LCD

Expert reviews and ratings

As with most recent offerings it has Wi-Fi to transfer images and of course to let you know where you took that great sunset.The right side has neck strap anchor point and a door behind which are connections for AV and HDMI so you can show your videos...

By GadgetSpeak on December 31, 2014

If you already own a G15 that's working well, there are few reasons to upgrade to the G16 unless you really want the Wi-Fi connectivity and/or the new Star shooting modes. The small improvements in autofocusing speed are not enough to justify a swap.But...

By Photo Review Australia on April 04, 2014

100

The G16 is a fish in a pond that's really occupied by just two fish. Together with the Nikon P7800 it's one of a pair of cameras that offer more manual control than the best "consumer" compacts (such as the Sony HX50 ) stopping just before crossing into...

By Stuff on February 19, 2014

Canon's ever-popular G-series enthusiast compact cameras gets a speed boost and Wi-Fi with the PowerShot G16. The new DIGIC 6 processor provides a welcome increase to autofocusing speed and frames per second shooting. The G16 features the same fast...

By The Imaging Resource on January 13, 2014

Aside from rock solid build quality and DSLR-like feature set, the actual pictures the G16 produces are also worth treasuring, with colours beautifully realistic and detail pin sharp. Up to 480 shots can be eked out of a full charge of its lithium ion...

By Macworld UK on January 07, 2014

At £529.99 though, the price is comparable to a consumer-end DSLR, so its market really is most likely the photo enthusiast who already owns a Canon EOS and wants something that doesn't feel that far removed as a second shooter. Added to this, image quality is so superb you won't feel you're letting anyone down if opting to take this out for an occasional shoot rather than an actual DSLR.

By T3 on December 27, 2013

Canon's PowerShot G16 is a solidly built compact that supplies good versatility thanks to its f/18 lens and fast overall performance. We suggest considering it if you want something with a fixed lens that can capture images in high...

By Good Gear Guide on December 09, 2013

100

The G16 may be starting to look a little dated, particularly when you compare it to something like Sony's sleek RX100, but that doesn't stop the Canon remaining a top-notch snapper all round. When something's right, it's just right - and the...

By Pocket-lint on December 02, 2013

Superb controls and competitive image quality among increasingly stiff...

By Expert Reviews on November 19, 2013

The feature set on the Canon PowerShot G16 is limited in comparison to the technology offered by other manufacturers. For example, the Wi-Fi facility still doesnt feature wireless shooting and HDR offers no manual control. Also, many users will be...

By Amateur Photographer on November 19, 2013

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