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OPTICS & FOCUS Optical zoom: 6×
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SENSOR Effective pixels: 12 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 4000 x 3000
SENSOR Sensor size: 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm)
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 13 megapixels
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 80 - 12800
IMAGE White balance presets: 7
IMAGE Uncompressed format: RAW
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/4000 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Flash range: 7.00 m
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 12.2 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen size: 3″
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 922,000
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Resolutions: 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 356 g (0.78 lb / 12.56 oz)
CONNECTIVITY HDMI: Yes (Mini)
Summary
The PowerShot G16 highest resolution of 4000 x 3000 pixels (12 megapixels) is better in comparison with the Canon PowerShot G7 maximum resolution of 3648 x 2736 pixels (10 megapixels). The PowerShot G16 is equipped with bigger sensor than the Canon PowerShot G7: 1/1.7' (7.44 x 5.58 mm) versus 1/1.8' (7.144 x 5.358 mm). This is very important specification of this camera because large sensor allows the camera owner to shoot pictures of the better quality. The PowerShot G16 offers a wider ISO range of 80-12800 in compare with 100-1600 ISO range of the Canon PowerShot G7. This ISO numbers allow the camera owner to shoot better pictures in low light situations. The PowerShot G16 offers more presets of white balance - 7. This specification gives the camera owner more control over colour. The PowerShot G16 can save images in RAW format that offers the best quality files by recording all of the data from the sensor. The PowerShot G7 offers better 6x optical zoom.
The PowerShot G16 display is better as it offers more number of screen dots 922,000 in comparison to 207,000 dots of the Canon PowerShot G7 screen. The higher dot count display is better for reviewing photos on your camera.
The PowerShot G16 weighs 356g that is 24g less in comparison with the weight of the PowerShot G7.
Taking into account the above-mentioned differences the Canon PowerShot G16 becomes the best choice. Get the lowest price on Amazon