Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II vs Canon PowerShot G16

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      Specifications

      General Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G16
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelPowerShot G5 X Mark IIPowerShot G16
      Predecessor ModelCanon PowerShot G5 X Canon PowerShot G15
      MSRP$899$549.99
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeAdvanced CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G16
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor Size1-inch1/1.7-inch
      Sensor Dimensions13.2 x 8.8 mm7.44 x 5.58 mm
      Total Pixels20.9 Megapixel12.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.1 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range125 - 12,80080 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range125 - 25,600
      Photo Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G16
      ProcessorDIGIC 8DIGIC 6
      Max Image Resolution5472 x 36484000 x 3000
      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 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normalSuperfine, Fine
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G16
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points9
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G16
      Focal Length8.8 - 44 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 120 mm28 - 140 mm
      Optical Zoom5x5x
      Maximum Aperturef/1.8 - 2.8f/1.8 - 2.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G16
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT PureColor II G LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot922k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G16
      ViewfinderElectronicOptical (tunnel)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%80%
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot
      Shutter Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G16
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/25600 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting30.0 fps12.2 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 20 fps at 20.1 MP
      Up to 8 fps at 20.1 MP
      Up to 30 fps at 8.8 MP
      Flash Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G16
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      on
      slow synchro
      off      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Second Curtain
      Flash Range7.50 m7.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe Mount
      Exposure Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G16
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing 3 frames at 1/3 EV increments
      DXO Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G16
      DxO Low Light ISO230
      DxO Color Depth21.0
      DxO Dynamic Range11.7
      DxO Overall Score54
      Video Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G16
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MP4
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 29.97 fps [120 Mb/s]
      1920 x 1080p at 29.97/59.94 fps [30 to 120 Mb/s]
      1280 x 720 at 59.94 fps [26 Mb/s]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G16
      Audio I/ONo
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G16
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G16
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 90%
      Physical Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G16
      Dimensions111 x 61 x 46 mm (4.37 x 2.4 x 1.81")109 x 76 x 40 mm (4.29 x 2.99 x 1.57")
      Weight (inc. batteries)340 g (0.75 lb / 11.99 oz)356 g (0.78 lb / 12.56 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.25 x 5.95 x 3"6.3 x 5.8 x 2.9"
      Package Weight1.285 lb1.5 lb
      Power and Storage Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G16
      Battery PackNB-13LNB-10L
      Battery Life230 shots360 shots
      USB Charging
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G16
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 secs, custom)Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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