Specifications (PowerShot G16)

30-Sep-2013
6200185100

Image SensorMax. Camera Effective PixelsApprox. 12.1 megapixels
LensFocal Length6.1 (W) - 30.5 (T) mm (35 mm film equivalent: 28 (W) - 140 (T) mm)
Zoom magnification5x
Focusing Range mode:
1 cm – infinity (0.4 in. – infinity) / 40 cm – infinity (1.3 ft. – infinity)
Other modes
 5 cm – infinity (2.0 in. – infinity) / 40 cm – infinity (1.3 ft. – infinity)
* 1 – 50 cm (0.4 in. – 1.6 ft.) / -
* 1 cm – infinity (0.4 in. – infinity) / 40 cm – infinity (1.3 ft. – infinity)
1 – 50 cm (0.4 in. – 1.6 ft.) / -
1.5 – 20 m (4.9 – 66 ft.) / 1.5 – 20 m (4.9 – 66 ft.)
* Not available in some shooting modes.
Image Stabilization (IS) SystemLens-shift type
Digital ZoomDigital Zoom Magnification: Approx. 4.0x
Max. Magnification with the Optical Zoom: Approx. 20x
ViewfinderReal-image type optical zoom viewfinder
Dioptric Adjustment Range: –3.0 to +1.0 m-1 (dpt)
Coverage: Approx. 80%
Imaging ProcessorDIGIC 6
LCD MonitorTypeColor TFT LCD
Size3.0-type
Effective PixelsApprox. 922,000 dots
Aspect Ratio4:3
FocusControl SystemAutofocus: Continuous, Servo AF
Manual Focus
AF FrameFace AiAF, Tracking AF, Center, FlexiZone
Metering SystemEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot
ISO Speed (Standard Output Sensitivity, Recommended Exposure Index)AUTO, ISO 80 - ISO 12800
1/3-step increments
Shutter Speed[ ] mode, automatically set range
1 - 1/4000 sec.
Available values in [ ]* or [ ] mode (sec.)
250, 200, 160, 125, 100, 80, 60, 50, 40, 30, 25, 20, 15, 13, 10, 8, 6, 5, 4, 3.2, 2.5, 2, 1.6, 1.3, 1,
0.8, 0.6, 0.5, 0.4, 0.3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/8, 1/10, 1/13, 1/15, 1/20, 1/25, 1/30, 1/40, 1/50, 1/60, 1/80, 1/100, 1/125, 1/160, 1/200, 1/250, 1/320, 1/400, 1/500, 1/640, 1/800, 1/1000, 1/1250, 1/1600, 1/2000, 1/2500, 1/3200, 1/4000
* In [ ] mode, shutter speeds of 20 seconds or slower are not available.
ApertureTypeIris diaphragm
F-numberf/1.8 - f/8.0 (W), f/2.8 - f/8.0 (T)
Available values in [AV] mode.*
* Depending on the zoom position, some aperture values may not be available.
f/1.8, f/2.0, f/2.2, f/2.5, f/2.8, f/3.2, f/3.5, f/4.0, f/4.5, f/5.0, f/5.6, f/6.3, f/7.1, f/8.0
FlashFlash ModesAuto, On, Slow Synchro, Off
Range50 cm – 7.0 m (1.6 – 23 ft.) / 50 cm – 4.5 m (1.6 – 15 ft.)
Shooting ModesC1, C2, M, Av, Tv, P, Hybrid Auto, AUTO, SCN*1, Creative
Filters*2, Movie*3

*1 Portrait, Smart Shutter*4, Star*5, Handheld NightScene, Underwater, Snow, Fireworks
*2 High Dynamic Range, Nostalgic, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Background Defocus, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect
*3 Standard, Super Slow Motion Movie
*4 Smile, Wink Self-timer, Face Self-timer
*5 Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Time-Lapse Movie
・Shooting movies is possible with the movie button
Continuous ShootingSpeed
Approx. 12.2 shots/sec. Approx. 9.3 shots/sec. (From the sixth shot.)

Approx. 5.7 shots/sec.

Approx. 5.9 shots/sec.
Number of Shots (CIPA compliant)Approx. 360 shots
Eco Mode: Approx. 480 shots
File FormatDesign rule for Camera File system, DPOF (version 1.1) compliant
Data TypeStill ImagesExif 2.3 (JPEG), RAW (CR2 (Canon Original))
MoviesMP4 (Video: H.264; Audio: MPEG2 AAC-LC (stereo))
Recording PixelsStill Images (Large) 12M/4000x3000
(Medium 1) 6M/2816x2112
(Medium 2) 2M/1600x1200
(Small) 0.3M/640x480
RAW Images 4000x3000
Movies[Hybrid Auto]: 1280 x 720
[Super Slow Motion Movie]: 640 x 480 / 320 x 240
[Miniature Effect]: 1280 x 720 / 640 x 480
[Other than the above]: 1920 x 1080* / 1280 x 720 / 640 x 480
*Frame Rates: 60 / 30 fps
InterfaceHi-speed USB
HDMI output
Analog audio output (stereo)
Analog video output (NTSC/PAL)
Power SourceBattery Pack NB-10L
AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC80
Dimensions (Based on CIPA Guidelines)108.8 x 75.9 x 40.3 mm (4.28 x 2.99 x 1.59 in.)
Weight (Based on CIPA Guidelines)Approx. 356 g (approx. 12.56 oz.; including the battery pack
and memory card)
Approx. 314 g (approx. 11.08 oz.; camera body only)
Wi-Fi FunctionsStandardsIEEE802.11b/g/n*
*2.4 GHz band only
Transmission MethodsOFDM modulation (IEEE 802.11g/n)
DSSS modulation (IEEE 802.11b)
Communication ModesInfrastructure mode*1, Ad hoc mode*2
*1 Supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup
*2 Wi-Fi Certified IBSS
Supported Channels1 – 11 (PC2035/PC2059) or 1 – 13 (PC2010)
Model numbers indicated in parentheses
SecurityWEP, WPA-PSK (AES/TKIP),
WPA2-PSK (AES/TKIP)
See
(W) : Max. wide angle (T) : Max. telephoto
- All data is based on tests by Canon.
- Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice.