Nikon A
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 vs Canon G16
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What’s good about the Nikon COOLPIX A

Best price $462
  • Weighs a little bit less than the G16 10.6 oz vs 12.6 oz
  • Smaller body size 18 in³ vs 20 in³
  • Higher sensor resolution 16.2 MP vs 12.1 MP
  • Significantly larger image sensor 356 mm² vs 43 mm²
  • Better light sensitivity by 1 f-stop 25,600 ISO vs 12,800 ISO
  • Better built-in flash range 37′ vs 23′
Find out more about the Nikon COOLPIX A

What’s good about the Canon PowerShot G16

Best price
$399
  • 235% more battery life 770 shots vs 230 shots
  • Slightly cheaper street price $399 vs $462
  • Has longer exposure available 250 seconds vs 30 seconds
  • Newer camera October 2013 vs March 2013
  • Longer optical zoom 5.0× vs 1.0×
  • Wider angle lens 6.1mm vs 18.5mm
  • Better video capture 1080p 60fps vs 1080p 30fps
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 12 shots per sec vs 4 shots per sec
  • Has HDR on-board A does not have HDR
  • Has Wi-Fi photo upload capabilities A does not have Wi-Fi
Find out more about the Canon PowerShot G16

What the Nikon A and Canon G16 have in common

  • Similar viewscreen resolutions 921k dots vs 922k dots
  • Same viewscreen size 3.0″
  • HDMI port
  • RAW capture
  • hot shoe

What’s missing from both the Nikon A and the Canon G16

  • No 3D capture
  • No panorama mode
  • No GPS tagging
  • No waterproof housing
  • No external microphone jack
  • No flip out viewscreen
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