Canon G16 vs Leica C

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Canon G16 vs Leica C

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1/1.7 inch 43.3mm²
12.1 megapixels
28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon G16 Review.
How does it shoot? Canon G16 in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the G16.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon G16 conclusion.

1/1.7 inch 43.3mm²
12.1 megapixels
28.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon G16 advantages over Leica C

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
G16 test data on DxO Mark C test data on DxO Mark

230 vs 193 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Leica C advantages over Canon G16

In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
More telephoto lens reach
200 mm vs 140 mm
Capture objects farther away
Thinner
28 mm vs 40 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
195g vs 355g
Lighter weight

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Review Excerpt

AF speed vastly improved; Increased continuous frames per second (JPEGs at 12.5fps vs 10fps in G15); Solid build and ergonomic, comfortable feel; Excellent f/1.8-2.8 5x optical zoom lens; Advanced photographic features, including PASM dial and RAW capture; Dedicated ISO button; Customizable buttons; Excellent macro mode; 1080p/60fps Full HD video.
LCD screen not articulated; Larger design makes it not very pocketable; Optical viewfinder not very accurate; RAW burst shooting still slow; Wi-Fi is clunky to set-up & no remote shooting capabilities; No built-in GPS.
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The Competition

Compared to Canon S100

Canon G16

Canon S100

$499
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$429
1/1.7 inch

Built-in GPS
Thinner

Compare Canon G16 vs Canon S100

Leica C

Canon S100

$699
1/1.7 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

$429
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Built-in GPS

Compare Leica C vs Canon S100

Compared to Olympus XZ-2

Canon G16

Olympus XZ-2

$499
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$470
1/1.7 inch

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon G16 vs Olympus XZ-2

Leica C

Olympus XZ-2

$699
1/1.7 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Built-in Wi-Fi

$470
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Touchscreen

Compare Leica C vs Olympus XZ-2

Compared to Canon G15

Canon G16

Canon G15

$499
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
Built-in Wi-Fi

$650
1/1.7 inch

Shoots 24p video
Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Canon G16 vs Canon G15

Leica C

Canon G15

$699
1/1.7 inch

In-camera panoramas
Built-in Wi-Fi

$650
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Integrated ND filter

Compare Leica C vs Canon G15

Compared to Pentax MX-1

Canon G16

Pentax MX-1

$499
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
Slower slow-motion

$399
1/1.7 inch

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

Compare Canon G16 vs Pentax MX-1

Leica C

Pentax MX-1

$699
1/1.7 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Built-in Wi-Fi

$399
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

Compare Leica C vs Pentax MX-1

Compared to Panasonic LF1

Canon G16

Panasonic LF1

$499
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
Longer stills battery life

$248
1/1.7 inch

In-camera panoramas
NFC

Compare Canon G16 vs Panasonic LF1

Leica C

Panasonic LF1

$699
1/1.7 inch

$248
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive

Compare Leica C vs Panasonic LF1

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