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
The Canon PowerShot G16 offers an impressive control layout and Wi-Fi, but its underwhelming optical viewfinder disappoints....
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Published: 2013-09-30, Author: Ben , review by: reviewed.com
The Canon PowerShot G16 is a very good camera. It ticks most of the boxes we associate with a top-shelf point-and-shoot in 2013: fantastic build quality, intuitive controls, speedy operation, a bright lens, reliably excellent still image quality, and grea...
Good photos and videos, Enhanced response (fps, focusing), Fast performance, Improved Wi-Fi implementation
Noisy at high ISOs, Expensive for the image quality you get
Although Canon has made some strides with the G16 – closing the spec gap with CSCs and DSLRs on paper – we can't give it our strongest recommendation. At $550 it's just too expensive for the level of quality it delivers. We suggest anyone looking for an...
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
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
The Canon PowerShot G16 is a reassuring camera that does a good job. Its only real stand-out feature is improved responsiveness brought by the Digic 6 image processor. It'll be an ideal companion for users looking for a classic safe bet and who aren't tem...
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Published: 2013-09-09, Author: Mike , review by: pocket-lint.com
Abstract: Compact cameras are going through change of late. Size is on the down, sensor sizes on the up and cameras such as Canon's G-series have had to adapt in the fierce market. The Canon PowerShot G16, which is up there among Canon's top-of-the-line models, has...
Full manual control, Raw format shooting, Built-in Wi-Fi
No touchscreen, Limited flexibility with digital filters, Can't use Wi-Fi for remote shooting
If you're looking for a good workhouse camera to carry around with you, then the Canon G16 a good bet. Take a look at the Canon S120 though if you need something a touch more pocket friendly – it features the same sensor...
The Canon G16 is an excellent choice of camera for a beginner who won't be interested in multiple lenses. The 12.1-megapixel CMOS sensor lets in a lot of light and can take great images as well as video. The fixed lens offers 5x optical zoom and the camer...
Abstract: The basic cameras on this list have quite a few more features than what you'll find in the best point and shoot camera under $200, including the option of viewfinders and extremely large zoom lenses. And while these models cannot match the image quality...
Abstract: These cameras may be a bit too big to fit in your pocket but most are compact enough to be considered appealing alternatives to heavier, bulkier, interchangeable lens camera systems...
Almost as many features asa DSLR, Excellent build quality
LCD doesn't tilt
The PowerShot G16 is a compact workhorse camera that's hard to beat. It has a rock-solid build quality, a DSLR-like feature set, and great-looking picture quality.This story, "Canon PowerShot G16 review: Compact camera with DSLR-like controls" was origina...
