Canon G16 vs Nikon Z fc

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Canon G16 vs Nikon Z fc

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

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APS-C 369.0mm²
20.9 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

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Differences

Canon G16 advantages over Nikon Z fc

Less expensive
$499* vs $1097
Save money for lenses or accessories
Slower slow-motion
240 fps vs 120 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/200 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Faster JPEG shooting
12.5 fps vs 11.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Nikon Z fc advantages over Canon G16

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/1.7 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.22 vs 1.90 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
3 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More pixels
20.9 vs 12.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Longer exposure
900 vs 250 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Higher extended ISO
204800 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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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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We haven’t finished our review of the Nikon Z fc, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Nikon Z fc Shooter's Report

The Competition

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

Nikon Z fc

Olympus XZ-2

$924
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$470
1/1.7 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
In-camera panoramas

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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

Nikon Z fc

Canon G15

$924
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$650
1/1.7 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Internal flash

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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

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Nikon Z fc

Pentax MX-1

$924
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$399
1/1.7 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
In-camera panoramas

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Compared to Fujifilm X-T200

Canon G16

Fujifilm X-T200

$499
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

$799
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

Compare Canon G16 vs Fujifilm X-T200

Nikon Z fc

Fujifilm X-T200

$924
APS-C

Newer
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

$799
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

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Compared to Nikon Z 30

Canon G16

Nikon Z 30

$499
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

$697
APS-C

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Canon G16 vs Nikon Z 30

Nikon Z fc

Nikon Z 30

$924
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Thinner

$697
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

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