Sony RX100 II
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 vs Canon G16
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What’s good about the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II

Best price $598
  • Weighs a little bit less than the G16 9.9 oz vs 12.6 oz
  • Smaller body size 14 in³ vs 20 in³
  • Higher sensor resolution 20.2 MP vs 12.1 MP
  • Significantly larger image sensor 116 mm² vs 43 mm²
  • Higher resolution rear screen 1229k dots vs 922k dots
  • Better light sensitivity by 1 f-stop 25,600 ISO vs 12,800 ISO
  • Better built-in flash range 98′ vs 23′
  • Quicker Flash Recycle Time 3 seconds vs 10 seconds
  • Viewscreen flips out G16 does not have a flip out viewscreen
  • Has panorama image capture G16 does not have panorama
  • Has 3D capture capabilities G16 does not have 3D
  • Has an External Mic jack G16 does not
Find out more about the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II

What’s good about the Canon PowerShot G16

Best price
$399
  • 120% more battery life 770 shots vs 350 shots
  • Cheaper street price $399 vs $598
  • Has longer exposure available 250 seconds vs 30 seconds
  • Longer optical zoom 5.0× vs 3.6×
  • Wider angle lens 6.1mm vs 28.0mm
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 12 shots per sec vs 10 shots per sec
Find out more about the Canon PowerShot G16

What the Sony RX100 II and Canon G16 have in common

  • Same viewscreen size 3.0″
  • Same quality video capture 1080p 60fps
  • HDR processing
  • HDMI port
  • RAW capture
  • hot shoe
  • Wi-Fi

What’s missing from both the Sony RX100 II and the Canon G16

  • No GPS tagging
  • No waterproof housing
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