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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 Image stabilization: Optical
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Minimum shutter speed: 15 sec
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″
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Resolutions: 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
OPTICS & FOCUS Optical zoom: 5×
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 356 g (0.78 lb / 12.56 oz)
CONNECTIVITY HDMI: Yes (Mini)
OTHER FEATURES Orientation sensor: Yes
OTHER FEATURES Timelapse recording: Yes (Star time-lapse movie)
Summary
The Canon PowerShot G16 highest resolution of 4000 x 3000 pixels (12 megapixels) is better than the PowerShot G1 maximum resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels (3 megapixels). The Canon PowerShot G16 is produced with bigger sensor compared to the PowerShot G1: 1/1.7' (7.44 x 5.58 mm) versus 1/1.8' (7.144 x 5.358 mm). It is very significant advantage of this camera because big sensor allows the photographer to take photos of the higher quality. The Canon PowerShot G16 offers a wider ISO range of 80-12800 than 100-400 ISO range of the PowerShot G1. Such ISO numbers let the camera owner to take good quality photos in dim light conditions. The Canon PowerShot G16 has more number of white balance presets - 7. This option gives the photographer more control over colour. The Canon PowerShot G16 provides image stabilization that will help you to take clearer images when the camera is moving around a lot. The PowerShot G16 offers better 5x optical zoom.
The Canon PowerShot G16 provides better minimum (15 seconds) and highest (1/4000 second) shutter speeds.
The PowerShot G16 weighs 356g that is 134g lighter than the weight of the PowerShot G1.
As you can see the PowerShot G16 will be the best choice. Check the list of the best offers on Amazon