Super fast and connected – the compact for experts
With the control and performance experts demand, the superfast PowerShot G16 features high-speed AF, 9.3fps shooting, a bright f/1.8-2.8, 5x zoom lens, the HS system with DIGIC 6 and Full HD at 60fps.
Key Features
- 28mm f / 1.8 to 2.8 with 5x zoom, 10 × ZoomPlus
- HS System: 12.1-megapixel CMOS sensor, DIGIC 6 for great results up to ISO 12800
- Intelligent IS - sharp images with with 5-axis Enhanced Dynamic IS
- Super-fast AF and sequential shooting 9.3 frames / sec.
- 7.5 cm (3.0 ") PureColor II G LCD display, optical viewfinder
Sharing has never been easier
Wi-Fi lets you connect easily with home wireless networks, compatible printers and PCs, plus smart devices for easy online sharing and GPS tagging of your images with shooting locations.
Bright f/1.8-2.8, 28mm, 5x zoom lens
A bright f/1.8-2.8 Canon lens, which maintains a wide maximum aperture even with full zoom, lets you shoot in very low light and at higher shutter speeds. Flexible 28mm, 5x optical zoom lens and 10x ZoomPlus.
Superfast 9.3fps shooting
Capture split second action in full resolution with super-responsive operation, which includes 9.3fps sustained continuous shooting and high-speed 0.1 sec auto focus.
Expert control
Enjoy the ultimate control over your composition and edit your images like a pro while shooting. With the Star mode, you can capture starry nightscapes or star trails with ease or create stunning time-lapse movies. Use HDR to capture high contrast scenes without a tripod or Background Defocus to achieve beautiful, SLR style background blur.
Specifications:
Sensor:
Type: 1 / 1.7 " CMOS
Effective Pixels 12.1 Mpx
Colour Filter Type: Primary Colours
DIGIC 6 with iSAPS technology
Lens:
Focal Length: 6.1 to 30.5 mm (35 mm equivalent: 28 – 140 mm)
Optical zoom: 5x
ZoomPlus: up to 10x
Maximum f/number: f/1.8-f/2.8
Construction: 11 elements in 9 groups (1 single sided aspherical lens, 1 UD lens and 2 double-sided aspherical lenses)
Image Stabilisation:
Type: Optical (lens shift)
Correction: approx. 3-stop (focus > 350 mm)
Features: Intelligent IS for sharp shots with 5-axis Enhanced Dynamic IS
Focus:
Type: TTL
AF system / AF points: AiAF AiAF (9-point or Face Detection with Face Select and Track), 1-point AF (any position is available or fixed centre)
AF Modes: Single, Continuous, Servo AF/AE, Tracking AF
AF Point Selection: Size (Normal, Small)
AF Lock: On/Off Selectable
AF Assist Beam: Yes
Manual Focus Yes, in addition enhanced edges when focusing manually
Focus Bracketing: Yes
Closest Focusing Distance: 1 cm (W) from front of lens in macro
Exposure Control:
Metering Modes: Metering Modes: Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot (centre or linked to Face Detection AF or FlexiZone AF frame)
AE Lock: Yes
Exposure Compensation: +/- 3 EV in 1/3 stop increments, Manual and automatic dynamic range correction, Automatic shadow correction, ND Filter (3 stop)
AEB: 1/3 – 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments
ISO Sensitivity: AUTO, 80, 100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200, 4000, 5000, 6400, 8000, 10000, 12800
Shutter:
1 – 1/4000 sec. (factory default)
250 – 1/4000 sec. (total range – varies by shooting mode)
White Balance:
Type: TTL
Settings: Auto (including Face Detection WB), Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Underwater, Custom 1, Custom 2,Multi-area WB correction available in Smart Auto, White Balance Compensation, White Balance Compensation in Underwater mode
LCD Display:
Type: PureColor II G TFT capacitive
Screen Size: 7.5 cm (3 ")
Number of dots: 922,000
Coverage 100%
Quick-bright LCD
Viewfinder:
Type: Real-image zoom, optical viewfinder
Dioptre Correction: Yes
Flash:
Modes: Auto, Manual flash
Top Speed: 1/2000 sec.
Red-Eye Reduction: Yes
Flash Exposure Compensation: +/- 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments. Face Detection FE, Safety FE, Smart Flash Exposure
FE Lock: Yes
Manual Power Adjustments: 3 levels with internal flash
Second Curtain Synchronisation: Yes
Built-in Flash Range: 50 cm – 7.0 m (W) / 50 cm – 4.5 m (T)
External Flash Support
Shooting:
Modes: Smart Auto (58 scenes detected), Hybrid Auto, Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual, Custom 1, Custom 2, SCN (Portrait, Smart Shutter (Smile, Wink Self-Timer, FaceSelf-Timer), Star (Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Time-Lapse Movie), Handheld Night Scene, Underwater, Snow, Fireworks), Creative Filters (High Dynamic Range, Nostalgic, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Background Defocus, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect), Movie
Modes In Movie: Smart Auto (21 scenes detected), Standard, Program AE, Portrait, Nostalgic, Miniature Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Underwater, Snow, Fireworks, Super Slow Motion Movie
Photo Effects: My Colors (My Colors Off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Custom Color)
Drive Modes: Single, Auto Drive, Continuous, Continuous with AF, Self-Timer
Continuous Shooting: Approx. 12.2 shots/sec for up to 5 frames then approx. 9.3 shots/sec for 522 frames
AF: Approx. 5.7 shots/sec; Live View: Approx. 5.9 shots/sec
Image Size:
4: 3 - (RAW L) 4000 × 3000, (M1) 2 816 × 2 112 (M2) 1600 × 1200 (S) 640 x 480
16: 9 - (RAW L) 4000 × 2248, (M1) 2 816 1 × 584 (M2) 1920 × 1080 (S) 640 x 360
3: 2 - (RAW L) 4000 × 2664, (M1) 2,816 × 1,880 (M2) 1600 × 1064 (S) 640 x 424
1: 1 - (RAW L) 2992 × 2992, (M1) 2 112 × 2 112 (M2) 1200 × 1200 (S) 480 x 480
4: 5 - (RAW L) 2400 × 3000, (M1) 1,696 × 2,112 (M2) 960 × 1200 (S) 384 x 480
Resize in playback (M2, S)
Recording and Compression:
Compression: RAW Superfine, Fine
Maximum Movie Resolution: Full HD 1920 x 1080, up to 60fps
File Types:
Snapshots: JPEG compression, (Exif 2.3 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system and DPOF ver. 1.1 compliant), RAW, RAW+JPEG
Movies: MP4 [Video: MPEG4-AVC (H.264), audio: MPEG2 AAC-LC (stereo)]
Direct Print:
Canon SELPHY Compact Photo Printers and Canon Inkjet Printers supporting PictBridge (USB or WLAN)
Other Features:
GPS via mobile (linked to compatible smartphone)
Red-Eye Correction
My Category
Intelligent Orientation Sensor
Histogram
Playback Zoom
Self-timer
Multiple menu languages
Interface:
Hi-Speed USB mini B
mini HDMI
A / V output (PAL / NTSC)
WiFi 802.11 b / g / n
SD card slot, SDHC, SDXC (UHS Speed Class 1 compatible)
Software:
ImageBrowser EX, Map Utility, Digital Photo Professional
Power Source:
Type: Li-Ion NB-10L
Battery Life: up to 360 shots, 480 shots in ECO mode; Approx. 420 min. playback
A/C Power Supply
Dimensions:
108.8 x 75.9 x 40.3 mm
Weight:
356 g (including battery and card)
