Main
Model
Price
Advantages
launch
Announced
Body type
Camera subcategory
Sensor
Effective pixels
Max resolution
Sensor size
Sensor type
Processor
Image ratio w:h
Other resolutions
Sensor photo detectors
Image
ISO
White balance presets
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Uncompressed format
JPEG quality levels
Photography features
Minimum shutter speed
Maximum shutter speed
Aperture priority
Shutter priority
Manual exposure mode
Subject / scene modes
Built-in flash
Flash range
External flash
Flash modes
Continuous drive
Self-timer
Metering modes
Exposure compensation
AE Bracketing
Screen / viewfinder
Articulated LCD
Screen size
Screen dots
Touch screen
Screen type
Live view
Viewfinder type
Viewfinder coverage
Videography features
Resolutions
File Format
Videography notes
Microphone
Speaker
Optics & Focus
Focal length (equiv.)
Optical zoom
Maximum aperture
Autofocus
Digital zoom
Manual focus
Normal focus range
Macro focus range
Number of focus points
Physical
Weight (inc. batteries)
Dimensions
Environmentally sealed
Battery
Battery details
Battery Life (CIPA)
Storage
Storage types
Connectivity
USB
HDMI
Microphone port
Headphone port
Wireless
Wireless notes
Remote control
Other features
Orientation sensor
GPS
Timelapse recording
GPS notes
Samples
Videos
Main
Model
Price
Advantages
SENSOR Effective pixels: 13 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 4160 x 3120
SENSOR Sensor size: 1.5″ (18.7 x 14 mm)
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 15 megapixels
IMAGE White balance presets: 8
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Minimum shutter speed: 60 sec
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Articulated LCD: Tilting
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,040,000
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Touch screen: Yes (Capacitive)
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Videography notes: Star Time-Lapse: 1920 x 1080 (15 or 30 fps), Digest Movie: 1280 x 720 (30 fps), Minature Effect: 1280 x 720 or 640 x 480 (1.5 - 6 fps)
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 31
Main
Model
Price
Advantages
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Flash range: 7.00 m
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 12.2 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder type: Optical (tunnel)
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 356 g (0.78 lb / 12.56 oz)
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 360
OTHER FEATURES GPS: Optional
Summary
The PowerShot G1 X Mark II maximum resolution of 4160 x 3120 pixels (13 megapixels) is better than the PowerShot G16 maximum resolution of 4000 x 3000 pixels (12 megapixels). The PowerShot G1 X Mark II has bigger sensor than the PowerShot G16: 1.5 (18.7 x 14 mm) versus 1/1.7' (7.44 x 5.58 mm). It is very important advantage of this model because big sensor lets the camera owner to capture pictures of the more professional quality. The PowerShot G1 X Mark II offers more number of white balance presets - 8. It gives the camera owner more control over colour. The PowerShot G1 X Mark II has more focus points than the PowerShot G16: 31 vs 9. More number of focus points means more convenience while attempting to focus on subjects that are not centred.
The Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II has tilting display that will allow the camera owner to make amazing selfie photos. The PowerShot G1 X Mark II screen is better as it has more screen dots 1,040,000 in compare to 922,000 dots of the PowerShot G16 display. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing photos on your camera. The Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II is equipped with a touch screen. The PowerShot G1 X Mark II offers better slowest shutter speed - 60 seconds.
The PowerShot G16 battery life is better than the PowerShot G1 X Mark II battery life. According to CIPA standards the camera owner will be able to take 360 photos with the PowerShot G16 and only 240 with the PowerShot G1 X Mark II. The PowerShot G16 weighs 356g which is 197g less than the weight of the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II. The PowerShot G16 can utilize optional accessory GPS devices. This feature can be convenient if the camera owner is a traveller, to be able to check the photo metadata and find out exactly where a picture was taken.
Taking into account the above differences the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II will become the best buy. Get the lowest price on Amazon