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Predecessor: |
Canon G15
G15 vs G16
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Nikon S9900
S9900 vs A900
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Successor: |
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Nikon A1000
A900 vs A1000
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Model Number: |
G16 |
A900 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Mid-Sized |
Compact |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$499.99 |
$399.95 |
Street Price: |
$499.00 |
$396.95 |
Date Available: |
2013-10-15 |
2016-04-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
12.5 oz
(355 g)
includes batteries
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10.2 oz
(289 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
4.3 x
3.0 x
1.6 in.
(109 x
76 x
40 mm)
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4.4 x
2.6 x
1.6 in.
(113 x
67 x
40 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
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BSI |
Effective Megapixels: |
12.1 |
20.2 |
Sensor Format: |
1/1.7 inch |
1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: |
43.32mm2 (7.6mm x 5.7mm) |
28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
1.90 microns |
1.19 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
n/a |
n/a |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
4:3 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
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None |
Self-Cleaning: |
No |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
54 |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
21.0 |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
11.7 |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
230 |
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Image Resolution: |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2664
(10.7 MP,
3:2), 4000 x 2248
(9.0 MP,
16:9), 2992 x 2992
(9.0 MP,
1:1), 2816 x 2112
(5.9 MP,
4:3), 2816 x 1880
(5.3 MP,
3:2), 2816 x 1584
(4.5 MP,
16:9), 2112 x 2112
(4.5 MP,
1:1), 1600 x 1200
(1.9 MP,
4:3), 1600 x 1064
(1.7 MP,
3:2), 1200 x 1200
(1.4 MP,
1:1), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3), 640 x 424
(0.3 MP,
Other), 640 x 360
(0.2 MP,
16:9), 2400 x 3000
(7.2 MP,
Other), 1696 x 2112
(3.6 MP,
Other), 960 x 1200
(1.2 MP,
Other), 384 x 480
(0.2 MP,
Other) |
5184 x 3888
(20.2 MP,
4:3) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.2), 12-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
12.5 |
7.0 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60p/30p)
1280x720 (30p)
640x480 (120p/30p)
320x240 (240p)
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3840x2160 (30p/25p)
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p)
640x480 (120p/100p)
1280x720 (60p/30p)
1920x1080 (15p/12.5p)
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Movie File Format: |
MP4 (Video: H.264, Audio: MPEG2 AAC-LC (stereo)) |
MP4 (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC stereo) |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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n/a |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
n/a |
n/a |
Lens: |
Canon Zoom Lens |
Zoom-Nikkor; 13 elements in 11 groups including 4 ED lens elements |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
28 -
140mm
|
24 -
840mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
6.1 -
30.5mm
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4.3 -
151mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
5.00x |
35.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/1.8 (W) / f/2.8 (T) - f/8.0; plus 3-stop ND filter |
f/3.4 (wde) / f/6.9 (tele) - ??; 3-blade iris diaphragm |
Integrated ND Filter: |
Yes |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity
2.0 in to Infinity
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50 cm to Infinity
19.7 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
1 -
50 cm
0.4 -
19.7 in
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1 cm to Infinity
0.4 in to Infinity
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Filter Thread: |
58.0mm |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
Via optional lens adapter |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
Up to 4x |
Up to 4x; up to 2x Dynamic Fine Zoom |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 9-point AiAF, 1-point (center for face select and track) |
Contrast Detection: Center, Face priority, Manual with 99 focus areas, Subject tracking, Target finding AF |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
No |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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No / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
Real-image optical zoom; Picture coverage: approx. 80%; Eyepoint: 15mm; Dioptic Adjustment Range: -3.0 - +1.0m |
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Focus Peaking: |
Yes |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
|
0.00x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
|
0.00x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
No |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
922,000 dots
(307,200 px)
|
921,600 dots
(230,400 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: |
10.0x |
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Top Deck Display: |
No |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
12800 |
1600 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
80 |
80 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 |
Auto, ISO 80 - 1600; ISO 3200 (available when using P, S, A or M mode) |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom 1/2, Underwater |
Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 250 sec |
1/4000 - 8 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
No |
No |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot; Face Detect AE |
Matrix, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
SCN: Portrait, Smart Shutter, Star (Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Time-Lapse Movie), Handheld Night Scene, Underwater, Snow, Fireworks; Creative Filters: High Dynamic Range (Natural, Art Bold, Art Embossed, Art Standard and Art Vivid), Nostalgic, Fisheye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Background Defocus, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect |
Scene Modes: Backlighting, Beach, Close-up, Dusk/Dawn, Easy Panorama, Fireworks Show, Food, Multiple Exposure Lighten, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Pet Portrait, Portrait, Scene Auto Selector, Snow, Sports, Sunset, Superlapse Movie; Smart Portrait, Special Effects |
Self Timer: |
1 - 30 seconds |
10 , 5 or 2 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
Yes |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Auto w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; FE lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro, Second-curtain synchro |
Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off, Flash On, w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; Slow Syncro |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
Auto ISO: 1.6 ft.-23 ft./50 cm-7 m (W), 1.6-15 ft./50cm-4.5m (T) |
Auto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 6.0m (1 ft. 8 in. to 19 ft.), [T]: 1.5 to 3.2m (5 ft. to 11 ft.) |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/2000 |
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Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot-Shoe |
n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
|
No |
Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
UHS-I |
No UHS support |
Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
No |
Uncompressed Format: |
12-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG |
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Movie File Format: |
MP4 (Video: H.264, Audio: MPEG2 AAC-LC (stereo)) |
MP4 (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC stereo) |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
Yes |
Yes |
NFC: |
No |
Yes |
Bluetooth: |
No |
Yes |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional RS-60E3 remote cable switch |
Via Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): |
Combined USB/AV, Mini (Type C) HDMI, wired remote terminal |
Micro (Type D) HDMI |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
1.05 |
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Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
1.27 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
1.38 |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
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JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
12.5 |
7.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
5 |
7 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
1.8 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
39 |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
1.6 |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
37 |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.31 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
0.27 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
|
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.265 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.68 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.066 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (notes): |
|
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Startup Time: |
1.8 seconds |
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Play -> Record Time: |
0.8 seconds |
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Flash cycle time, full power: |
2.5 seconds |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
360 shots |
270 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
770 shots |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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50 minutes
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary NB-10L |
Proprietary EN-EL12 |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary NB-10L Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary EN-EL12 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
No |
Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
Yes |
Included Software: |
Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM |
|
OS Compatibility: |
Windows, Mac OS X |
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Notes & Features: |
Revised sensor, DIGIC 6 processor, upgraded 60p Full HD movies, built-in Wi-Fi. |
Available in silver and black. |