Testseek.co.uk have collected 101 expert reviews of the Canon PowerShot G16 and the average rating is 81%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Canon PowerShot G16.
October 2013
(81%)
101 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(89%)
249 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Full manual control
Raw format shooting
Built-in Wi-Fi
Impeccable build quality
Startup has got much quicker
Fast autofocus that locks on and keeps track of subjects well
Good screen
Handling
Easy to get the hang of using
Picture quality up to 1600 ISO
Video image quality
Good 60 fps mode
10 fps burs
Bright and fast aperture lens
Rock solid build quality
Superb image quality
Highend premium shooter resembles a compacted DSLR
With almost as many features
Image quality is great
Raw shooting option
Physical control layout perfect
Bright maximum aperture - even at full zoom
1080p movies at 60fps
Very fast
Excellent indoors
Impressive video
Direct manual controls
RAW shooting
Good photos and videos
Enhanced response (fps
Focusing)
Fast performance
Improved Wi-Fi implementation
Solid build
Strong feature-set
Impressive performance
Excellent image quality
The editors didn't like
No touchscreen
Limited flexibility with digital filters
Can't use Wi-Fi for remote shooting
Still no sign of a swivel/tilt screen
Could use more directaccess buttons
Viewfinder is practically unusable
Lens is a little soft
Hissing in video mode
It could be a little more adventurous
No tilting LCD
It's pricey
Only really what the G16 lacks
Namely a tilting rear panel LCD. The price will be on the high side for anyone who doesn't already own a DSLR that such an outlay could alternatively buy
Abstract: 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 dir...
Highend premium shooter resembles a compacted DSLR, with almost as many features
Only really what the G16 lacks, namely a tilting rear panel LCD. The price will be on the high side for anyone who doesn't already own a DSLR that such an outlay could alternatively buy
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 bat...
Image quality is great, raw shooting option, physical control layout perfect, bright maximum aperture - even at full zoom, 1080p movies at 60fps
Body could do with a refresh, fixed screen position, very small viewfinder, Wi-Fi features don't extend to wireless shooting
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 G16 lar...
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 disapp...
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