Canon PowerShot G16 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III

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      Specifications

      General Canon PowerShot G16 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      BrandCanonSony
      ModelPowerShot G16Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      Predecessor ModelCanon PowerShot G15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
      Successor ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
      MSRP$549.99$799
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactAdvanced Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon PowerShot G16 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor Size1/1.7-inch1-inch
      Sensor Dimensions7.44 x 5.58 mm13.2 x 8.8 mm
      Total Pixels12.8 Megapixel20.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.1 Megapixel20.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range80 - 12,800125 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range80 - 25,600
      Photo Canon PowerShot G16 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      ProcessorDIGIC 6Bionz X
      Max Image Resolution4000 x 30005472 x 3648
      Other Resolutions4000 x 2248, 4000 x 2664, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1200 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 4803:2 mode: 3888x2592, 2736x1824; 4:3 mode: 4864x3648, 3648x2736, 2592x1944, 640x480; 16:9 mode: 5472x3080, 2720x1528; 1:1 mode: 3648x3648, 2544x2544, 1920x1920
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuperfine, FineExtra fine, fine, standard
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Canon PowerShot G16 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points925
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon PowerShot G16 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      Focal Length8.8 - 25.7 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 140 mm24 - 70 mm
      Optical Zoom5x2.9x
      Maximum Aperturef/1.8 - 2.8f/1.8 - 2.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon PowerShot G16 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT PureColor II G LCDWhiteMagic TFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution922k dot1,229k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Canon PowerShot G16 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      ViewfinderOptical (tunnel)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage80%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.59x
      Viewfinder Resolution1,440k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Canon PowerShot G16 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      Min Shutter Speed15 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting12.2 fps10.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 10 fps at 20.1 MP
      Flash Canon PowerShot G16 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Second Curtain      		Auto
      Flash On
      Off
      Rear Sync
      Red-Eye Reduction
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range7.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe Mount
      Exposure Canon PowerShot G16 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing 3 frames at 1/3 EV increments ±3
      DXO Canon PowerShot G16 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      DxO Low Light ISO230495
      DxO Color Depth21.022.4
      DxO Dynamic Range11.712.3
      DxO Overall Score5467
      Video Canon PowerShot G16 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      Internal Recording ModesAVCHD/MP4/XAVC S
      1920 x 1080p at 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps
      1440 x 1080p at 29.97 fps
      1280 x 720
      640 x 480 at 29.97 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Canon PowerShot G16 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      Audio I/ONo
      Power I/O1 x Micro-USB Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Canon PowerShot G16 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Mobile App Compatible
      Environmental Canon PowerShot G16 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Storage Temperature-4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C
      Physical Canon PowerShot G16 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      Dimensions109 x 76 x 40 mm (4.29 x 2.99 x 1.57")102 x 58 x 41 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.61")
      Weight (inc. batteries)356 g (0.78 lb / 12.56 oz)290 g (0.64 lb / 10.23 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.3 x 5.8 x 2.9"6.15 x 4.7 x 2.85"
      Package Weight1.5 lb1.185 lb
      Power and Storage Canon PowerShot G16 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      Battery PackNB-10LNP-BX1
      Battery Life360 shots320 shots
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
      Other Canon PowerShot G16 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)Yes (2 or 10 sec, self-portrait, continuous)
      Orientation Sensor
      Accessory MountNo
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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