Canon G16 vs Samsung NX3000

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Canon G16 vs Samsung NX3000

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

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon G16 conclusion.

APS-C 369.0mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Canon G16 advantages over Samsung NX3000

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Slower slow-motion
240 fps vs 120 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

770 vs 370 shots
Capture more photos
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 1/180 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Higher-res screen
307k vs 154k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Longer exposure
250 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
12.5 fps vs 5.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
39 vs 4 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Samsung NX3000 advantages over Canon G16

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/1.7 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.29 vs 1.90 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
More pixels
20.3 vs 12.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Bigger JPEG buffer
12 vs 5 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
5.2 fps vs 1.8 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Higher extended ISO
25600 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
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
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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 Samsung NX3000, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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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

Samsung NX3000

Olympus XZ-2

$950
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$470
1/1.7 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

Compare Samsung NX3000 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

Samsung NX3000

Canon G15

$950
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$650
1/1.7 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Samsung NX3000 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

Samsung NX3000

Pentax MX-1

$950
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$399
1/1.7 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Internal flash

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Compared to Fujifilm X-M1

Canon G16

Fujifilm X-M1

$499
1/1.7 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$993
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon G16 vs Fujifilm X-M1

Samsung NX3000

Fujifilm X-M1

$950
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$993
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

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Compared to Canon EOS M3

Canon G16

Canon EOS M3

$499
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

$850
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon G16 vs Canon EOS M3

Samsung NX3000

Canon EOS M3

$950
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$850
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

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