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Predecessor: |
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Canon G15
G15 vs G16
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Successor: |
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Model Number: |
TL500 |
G16 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
EX1 |
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Camera Format: |
Mid-Sized |
Mid-Sized |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$449.99 |
$499.99 |
Street Price: |
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$499.00 |
Date Available: |
2010-04-30 |
2013-10-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
11.1 oz
(315 g)
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12.5 oz
(355 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
4.5 x
2.5 x
1.1 in.
(114 x
63 x
29 mm)
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4.3 x
3.0 x
1.6 in.
(109 x
76 x
40 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CCD |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
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Effective Megapixels: |
10.0 |
12.1 |
Sensor Format: |
1/1.7 inch |
1/1.7 inch |
Sensor size: |
43.32mm2 (7.6mm x 5.7mm) |
43.32mm2 (7.6mm x 5.7mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
2.08 microns |
1.90 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
n/a |
n/a |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
4:3 |
Color Filter Type: |
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RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
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Self-Cleaning: |
No |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
40 |
54 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
19.2 |
21.0 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
11.1 |
11.7 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
129 |
230 |
Image Resolution: |
3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 3648 x 2052
(7.5 MP,
16:9), 3264 x 2448
(8.0 MP,
4:3), 2592 x 1944
(5.0 MP,
4:3), 2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 1024 x 768
(0.8 MP,
4:3) |
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) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (Exif 2.21), RAW |
JPEG (EXIF 2.2), 12-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
n/a |
12.5 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
640x480 (30)
320x240 (30)
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1920x1080 (60p/30p)
1280x720 (30p)
640x480 (120p/30p)
320x240 (240p)
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Movie File Format: |
MP4 (Video : H.264, Audio : AAC ) |
MP4 (Video: H.264, Audio: MPEG2 AAC-LC (stereo)) |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
n/a |
n/a |
Lens: |
Schneider-Kreuznach Varioplan |
Canon Zoom Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
24 -
72mm
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28 -
140mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
5.2 -
15.6mm
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6.1 -
30.5mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
3.00x |
5.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/1.8 (wide) / f/2.4 (tele) - ??? |
f/1.8 (W) / f/2.8 (T) - f/8.0; plus 3-stop ND filter |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
Yes |
Normal Focus Range: |
40 cm to Infinity
15.7 in to Infinity
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5 cm to Infinity
2.0 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
1 cm to Infinity
0.4 in to Infinity
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1 -
50 cm
0.4 -
19.7 in
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
58.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
Via optional lens adapter |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
Up to 4x |
Up to 4x |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast Detection: Center AF, Multi AF, Selection AF, Manual Focus |
Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 9-point AiAF, 1-point (center for face select and track) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
OLED
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Optical / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
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Real-image optical zoom; Picture coverage: approx. 80%; Eyepoint: 15mm; Dioptic Adjustment Range: -3.0 - +1.0m |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
Yes |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
No |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
614,000 dots
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922,000 dots
(307,200 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
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No |
Selfie Screen: |
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No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
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10.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
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No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
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12800 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
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80 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
No |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent H, Fluorescent L, Tungsten, Manual |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom 1/2, Underwater |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/1500 - 16 sec |
1/4000 - 250 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
No |
No |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
Multi, Spot, Center-weighted |
Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot; Face Detect AE |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
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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 |
Self Timer: |
2 or 10 seconds |
1 - 30 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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Yes |
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix, Manual |
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 |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
Wide: 0.3m - 5.2m, Tele: 0.5m - 2.5m (ISO AUTO) |
Auto ISO: 1.6 ft.-23 ft./50 cm-7 m (W), 1.6-15 ft./50cm-4.5m (T) |
Max Flash Sync: |
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1/2000 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 1.0 EV
in 0.5EV steps
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+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe |
Hot-Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW |
12-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
MP4 (Video : H.264, Audio : AAC ) |
MP4 (Video: H.264, Audio: MPEG2 AAC-LC (stereo)) |
Included Memory: |
1,000.0 MB |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
Internal |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
NFC: |
No |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
No |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
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Optional RS-60E3 remote cable switch |
Connections (extended): |
HMDI 1.3a Type D, DC input |
Combined USB/AV, Mini (Type C) HDMI, wired remote terminal |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
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1.05 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
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1.27 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
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Unlimited |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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1.38 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
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No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
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12.5 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
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5 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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1.8 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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39 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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1.6 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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37 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
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0.31 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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0.27 seconds |
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): |
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0.265 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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0.68 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
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0.066 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Startup Time: |
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1.8 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
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0.8 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
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2.5 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
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360 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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770 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary |
Proprietary NB-10L |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary NB-10L Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
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No |
Included Software: |
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Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: |
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Windows, Mac OS X |
Notes & Features: |
Ultra- Bright f/1.8 lens , 3x 24mm Ultra-Wide-Angle Lens, 3.0" Swiveling AMOLED, Dual Image Stabilization (Optical + Digital), Manual Controls: A/S/M, RAW support, Smart Auto 2.0 (Still & Movie), Large 1/1.7 inch, high sensitivity CCD, Front Wheel Control.
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Revised sensor, DIGIC 6 processor, upgraded 60p Full HD movies, built-in Wi-Fi. |