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SENSOR Effective pixels: 20 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 5472 x 3648
SENSOR Sensor size: 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm)
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 21 megapixels
IMAGE White balance presets: 9
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Minimum shutter speed: 30 sec
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Articulated LCD: Tilting
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,228,800
OPTICS & FOCUS Digital zoom: Yes (5.8x)
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 25
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 290 g (0.64 lb / 10.23 oz)
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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/4000 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES External flash: Yes (Hot-shoe)
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 12.2 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder type: Optical (tunnel)
OPTICS & FOCUS Optical zoom: 5×
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 360
OTHER FEATURES Timelapse recording: Yes (Star time-lapse movie)
OTHER FEATURES GPS: Optional
Summary
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III maximum resolution of 5472 x 3648 pixels (20 megapixels) is better in comparison with the PowerShot G16 maximum resolution of 4000 x 3000 pixels (12 megapixels). The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III is equipped with bigger sensor than the PowerShot G16: 1 (13.2 x 8.8 mm) versus 1/1.7' (7.44 x 5.58 mm). It is the most important advantage of this camera because large sensor lets the photographer to capture photos of the more professional quality. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III provides more presets of white balance - 9. This specification gives the photographer more control over colour. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III has more powerful 5.8x digital zoom. The PowerShot G16 provides more powerful 5x optical zoom. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III provides more focus points in compare with the PowerShot G16: 25 vs 9. More focus points means less risk of losing focus lock during following a moving object.
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III is produced with tilting display which will allow the photographer to capture photos from any odd angle. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III display is better as it has more screen dots 1,228,800 in compare to 922,000 dots of the PowerShot G16 display. The higher dot count display is better for reviewing images on your camera. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III provides better lowest shutter speed - 30 seconds.
The PowerShot G16 supports external flash. An external flash provides superior control over the exposure and lighting of the object in dim light or in bright light situations when you need to fill-flash. The PowerShot G16 battery life is better in compare to the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III battery life. According to CIPA standards the camera owner will be able to make 360 photos with the PowerShot G16 and only 320 with the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III weighs 290g that is 66g less in comparison with the weight of the PowerShot G16. The PowerShot G16 can utilize optional accessory GPS devices. This feature can be convenient for the travel photographer, to be able to check the photo metadata and see exactly where a photo was taken.
Taking into account the above-mentioned differences the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III becomes the best buy. Check the list of the best offers on Amazon