Share Images and Video, Wherever, Whenever

The PowerShot G16 camera is equipped with built-in Wi-Fi^® technology for on-the-go convenience when you want to share your photos and videos with friends, family and the whole world. The camera can connect directly to both iOS^® and Android^™ devices*, and upload images via the free Canon CameraWindow app** without a computer. And because the PowerShot G16 captures video using easy-to-share MP4 format, it's never been easier to upload video files. Easily post your images to social networking and media sites - Facebook^®, Twitter^®, YouTube^™, and now Flickr^® - through CANON iMAGE GATEWAY^# or save them to the online photo album to share anytime, anywhere. Enhanced Wi-Fi^® makes posting in real time possible, so you can keep everyone up to date with photos even as events unfold. Easily control the destination of your uploads to social networking sites; share with everyone, or send photos to selected groups. You can also add comments, even in other languages^{^}. Transfer images to other Wi-Fi^® equipped PowerShot cameras, send images to your computer, or print your photos directly to a wireless PictBridge certified printer.

Built-in Wi-Fi^® on the PowerShot G16 camera has new features that streamline set-up and sharing for a faster, easier, more comprehensive experience than ever. WEP Key input is no longer necessary, and you can even set up and manage your camera/web service transfer preferences without the use of a software CD or USB cable - Wi-Fi^® and a web browser are all you need! And, new Automatic Switching through the Image Sync function makes saving and organizing your images easier^##. When the camera finds a linked PC on the same wireless network, images are sent directly to it. Otherwise, images are temporarily stored on CANON iMAGE GATEWAY^# then transferred once a connection is made, eliminating the need for cables.

* Compatible with iOS version 6.0/6.1 or later and Android devices version 2.3/4.0/4.1/4.2 or later. Data charges may apply.
** This software enables you to upload images to social network sites. Before uploading images, please be aware that image files may contain privacy related information such as people and places. If necessary, please delete such information. Canon does not obtain, collect or use such images or any information included in such images through this software.
^# One-time registration is required on CANON iMAGE GATEWAY online photo album.
^{^} The PowerShot G16 supports English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian and Spanish.
^## Initial set up is required.

Phenomenal Images and Incredible Performance Start Here

The PowerShot G16 camera employs a Canon 12.1 Megapixel High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor, which delivers state-of-the-art imaging performance and is optimized for use in compact cameras. Utilizing a sophisticated light-capturing design, it provides high sensitivity for improved high ISO capture with reduced noise. It is capable of rapidly capturing and moving image data to the processor, enabling faster continuous shooting and faster autofocus.

The PowerShot G16 camera is equipped with the very latest Canon proprietary processor, the DIGIC 6 Image Processor, which makes several important advancements to image quality both in stills and video. Improved light sensitivity allows for higher resolution with less noise when shooting in dark conditions, and Dynamic IS now detects and compensates for tilt and parallel movement (shift blur) to create video that's exceptionally free of distortion. The DIGIC 6 Image Processor also enhances the performance capabilities of the PowerShot G16, powering full resolution high-speed continuous stills shooting (see dedicated section for more details). And video recording is better than ever, as the DIGIC 6 Image Processor enables Full HD at 60p, as well as MP4 recording. Highly compressed MP4 video not only preserves space on your memory card but also improves playback on mobile devices. Plus, with MF Peaking possible thanks to the new processor, you'll have a pro-level focusing tool at your disposal.

Canon HS SYSTEM for exceptional low-light performance up to ISO 12800

The PowerShot G16 camera gives you the power to create images with spectacular depth, detail and emotional resonance. The 12.1 Megapixel High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor works in concert with Canon's own latest-generation DIGIC 6 Image Processor to create the renowned Canon HS SYSTEM. With the Canon HS SYSTEM, you'll experience excellent tracking performance even in low light, and achieve gorgeous still image quality even at high ISO speeds all the way up to ISO 12800; beautiful low-light shots are possible with minimal noise and maximum detail in highlight and shadow areas. The Canon HS SYSTEM lets you use higher shutter speeds to capture clearer images with reduced noise and blur in a variety of situations for incredible photos and videos.

Stunning Full HD Video That's Better Than Ever

1080p/60p Full HD video

With the camera's advanced DIGIC 6 Image Processor enabling MP4 format recording, the PowerShot G16 camera lets you shoot video at a selectable frame rate of 60 fps or 30 fps. 1080p/60p Full HD video is extraordinarily smooth and rich in playback, ensuring that your important memories and creative film clips look their absolute best. Video recorded at 30 fps has also been improved through the combination of the DIGIC 6 Image Processor and Fine Movie Detail Processing, with reduced noise and high resolution.

 

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HDTV Playback via HDMI with CEC Support

It's easy to enjoy and share the videos you shoot with the PowerShot G16 camera. Simply connect its HDMI terminal to your HDTV using an HDMI cable. And because the PowerShot G16 supports HDMI-CEC technology, you'll be able to control the playback of your images and videos on any CEC-enabled HDTV using the TV's remote control. (CEC – Consumer Electronic Control – is part of the HDMI specification, enabling components in a system to communicate with one another.)

A Bright and Powerful Lens Lets You Capture More

5x Optical Zoom (28mm–140mm) and a bright f/1.8 (W) – f/2.8 (T) lens enables you to capture more in your frame, and is ideal for low-light conditions or using shallow depth-of-field for dramatic, soft backgrounds

The PowerShot G16 camera's 28mm Wide-Angle 5x Optical Zoom lens with a focal length of 6.1–30.5mm (35mm film equivalent: 28–140mm) achieves f/1.8–f/2.8, making it one of the camera's most exciting features. The Wide-Angle lens gives your images a distinctive sweep and grandeur, capturing landscapes, cityscapes, tall buildings and wide groups of people with ease. The large f/1.8–2.8 aperture allows you to achieve shallow depth-of-field for creating portraits with beautiful, soft background blur, and incomparable Canon optical technology delivers a high performance lens enabling incredible images, even in low light.

Continuous Shooting Gives You Exactly the Shot You Want

Full Resolution Continuous Shooting and High Speed AF

Powered by the DIGIC 6 Image Processor, the PowerShot G16 camera gives you a seamless, pro-like continuous shooting experience that's fully available in P, Tv, Av and M modes. Shooting and processing are now performed in tandem, eliminating buffering time to deliver speeds up to 9.3 fps***. Streamlined new processing makes the camera's High Speed AF the fastest in Canon compact camera history, achieving focus nearly the instant the camera is aimed. With no separate mode setting and no reduction in image quality, you can freeze brilliant action shots with ease.

As seen in the video, the PowerShot G16 can shoot continuously up to 522 shots at approximately 9.3 fps, and the PowerShot S120 can continuously shoot up to 635 shots at approximately 9.4 fps when using an SDHC/SDXC UHS-I card based on Canon's standard test method.

*** The first six shots are shot at a rate of 12.2 fps. From the sixth shot onward, it becomes approximately 9.3 fps. The PowerShot G16 can continuously shoot up to 522 shots at approximately 9.3 fps when using an SDHC/SDXC UHS-I card based on Canon's standard test method.

Optimal Image Stabilization in Any Situation

Intelligent IS automatically chooses from six different modes to optimize image stabilization for the shooting condition

It's easy to capture clear, steady images with the PowerShot G16 camera, even in low light without using a tripod. That's because the camera is equipped with Canon's innovative Intelligent IS. The system analyzes camera movement and applies the best shake correction method for the shooting situation - allowing you to focus on framing and capturing your shot. For stills, the system automatically selects among Normal, Panning, Macro (Hybrid) and Tripod IS modes. When shooting video, the system automatically selects among Dynamic, Powered, Macro and Tripod IS modes.

Take Your Creativity Further with Optional Accessories

Compatible with genuine Canon Speedlite flashes and EOS System accessories for additional creative options

The PowerShot G16 camera lets you expand your creative options with a variety of optional accessories. Tele-Converter TC-DC58E*, for example, enlarges the camera's reach by 1.4x. A lens hood is included to block unnecessary light from outside the angle of view.

Several Canon Speedlite flashes are also available for use with the PowerShot G16 to give you advanced options for exposure and illumination*. Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX is perfect for close-up and macro shooting, and the innovative Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX delivers a directional quality to macro illumination.

Waterproof Case WP-DC52, designed especially for the PowerShot G16, lets you use the camera to document your snorkeling and diving adventures all the way to depths of 130 feet (40m). The case is also great for protecting the camera from rain, ocean spray at the beach and any wet conditions.

* Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58L is required for Tele-Converter TC-DC58E, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX and Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX.

Beautiful Images with Beautiful Detail

High Dynamic Range Scene Mode with New Artistic Sub-Modes

Shooting in high contrast environments can often result in photos with overexposed and underexposed sections. So to tackle this problem, Canon developed the High Dynamic Range shooting mode to make shooting even more intuitive. Under High Dynamic Range the camera will shoot three different exposures in succession (underexposed, overexposed and normal) and then merge them into a single image. Underexposed areas are combined with the overexposed and vice versa, resulting in an evenly detailed image with flattering shadows and highlights. The PowerShot G16 camera allows you to use this feature without a tripod and features four sub-modes in addition to Natural – Art Standard, Art Vivid, Art Bold and Art Embossed – which provide striking effects that add to the creativity of your compositions.

Capture the Night Sky Like Never Before

New star shooting modes

Starry skies were formerly out of reach to all but experienced SLR camera users, but new star shooting modes on the PowerShot G16 camera make these wonderfully impressive images accessible to all. With just a tripod and simple settings, you can capture exquisite Star Nightscapes, Star Trails, and Star Time-Lapse Movies. The modes can be performed fully automatic or with manual controls for extra versatility. Support functions including Night Display and Star Emphasis have also been added, making any starry sky easier to capture.

Additional features

Hybrid Auto creates a beautiful and steady 720p HD video clip every time you shoot a still image

Hybrid Auto records up to four seconds of video every time you shoot a still image, then automatically joins the clips and pictures* into a video that captures the essence of special days: vacations, important occasions, any time you're shooting many shots in a day. With Hybrid Auto, this “highlight reel” is more beautiful than ever. Hybrid Auto automatically recognizes the scene and optimizes camera settings to capture the highest possible image quality. The resulting 720p HD video is properly exposed, crisp and steady.

* Pictures can be withheld from the resulting video via menu settings.

 

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Pro-style Manual Focus Control

The PowerShot G16 camera makes manual focusing easier than ever before - for both still images and video - with MF Peaking, a concept inherited from EOS cameras. It clearly outlines the focused subject with a line, making it simple to fine-tune focus and achieve just the effect you want. The line itself can be customized for color and width.

 

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Dual Axis Electronic Level

The PowerShot G16 camera has a Dual Axis Electronic Level, featuring an artificial horizon over the image on the rear LCD screen or in the viewfinder for easy leveling while shooting. The dual axis electronic level shows both horizontal roll and vertical pitch, making it easy to identify when the camera is in a fixed level shooting position and ready to take the shot.

 

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EOS-like Dial Setting

Like EOS Digital SLR cameras, the PowerShot G16 camera employs a pro-style Front Dial. The Front Dial can be set to control shooting parameters including aperture, shutter speed, step zoom, white balance, i-Contrast and aspect ratio.

 

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Shooting Modes

The PowerShot G16 camera offers shooting modes that make it easy to take perfect photos in a wide range of shooting situations by providing intelligent presets with optimized settings.

	Custom Define and store your own settings to achieve the effects you prefer.		Manual You have complete control of exposure, selecting both aperture and shutter speed manually.		Aperture-priority You set the aperture, controlling depth-of-field. The camera automatically selects the shutter speed.
	Shutter-priority You select the shutter speed to stop or blur action, and the camera finds the appropriate aperture. With slow exposure times, Canon's noise reduction system activates to ensure low image noise.		Program Access advanced exposure compensation features while shooting mostly automatically.		Movie Digest & Hybrid Auto Automatically selects shooting settings for optimal quality and records a video clip every time you capture a still image. One day's worth of clips and images are then combined into a single video.
	Smart AUTO The camera automatically selects the best shooting settings for optimal quality based on subjects and environmental factors to provide point-and-shoot simplicity.		Portrait The camera sets a large aperture, focusing the subject and artistically blurring the background to make your subject “pop.”		Smart Shutter The camera automatically takes the photo when people smile, wink, or get into frame.
	Star shooting modes Capture beautiful images of the night sky with three different modes: Star Nightscapes, Star Trails, and Star Time-Lapse Movies.		Handheld Night Scene Take clear and steady pictures at night without the use of a tripod.		Underwater Capture underwater images with reduced backscatter effect. Optional Underwater Case required.
	Snow Shoot clear snow scenes without darkened subjects or an unnatural bluish tint.		Fireworks Grab brilliant images of skyrocketing fireworks.		Creative Filters This setting provides easy access to special filter effects and scene modes, such as Toy Camera Effect, Poster Effect, Monochrome and more.
	High Dynamic Range The camera combines three different exposures to get one evenly lit image.		Nostalgic Create the look and feel of old photographs using sepia tones and black-and-white.		Fisheye Effect Add a classic photo distortion without a fisheye lens.
	Miniature Effect Emphasizes perspectives for a miniature effect by blurring upper and bottom portions of the image.		Toy Camera Effect Simulates photos taken with “toy” or pinhole cameras, darkening the image at the edges to create a vignette effect.		Background Defocus Creates attractive background blur, selectable in three different levels, to imbue photos with the look of a classic portrait.
	Soft Focus Creates a hazy ambiance that's perfect for portraits and wedding photos.		Monochrome Choose from three single-tone effects: Black-and-White, Sepia, or Blue.		Super Vivid Super Vivid intensifies existing hues, saturating the scene with bright colors.
	Poster Effect Poster Effect combines several similar shades into one color, turning subtle gradations into eye-catching, scene-popping contrasts.		Movie Record video in stereo sound. Unwanted scenes can be deleted in playback mode.		Super Slow Motion Movie Record your clips in high speed (approx. 240 fps), and then watch your videos in slow motion.

Actual results may vary from examples shown above.
Final image may vary depending on picture composition.

 

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Direct Connect To Your Printer

It's quick and easy to make beautiful prints from your PowerShot G16 camera with Canon's Direct Print system. Directly connect your PowerShot camera to a Canon PIXMA or SELPHY photo printer with a USB cable and simply press the button to print; turn every favorite moment into an amazing photo.

 

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Available in 30 Languages

There are now a total of 30 display languages from which you can choose: English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Simplified/Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, Greek, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Thai, Arabic, Romanian, Ukrainian, Farsi, Hindi, Malay, Indonesian and Vietnamese.

Specifications

Type
Compact digital still camera with built-in flash, 5x Optical, 4x Digital and 20x Combined Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer

Image Capture Device

Type
12.1 Megapixel, 1/1.7-inch CMOS

Total Pixels
Approx. 12.8 Megapixels

Effective Pixels
Approx. 12.1 Megapixels

Lens

Focal Length
6.1 (W) - 30.5 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 28-140mm)

Digital Zoom
4.0x

Focusing Range
Normal: 2.0 in. (5cm) - infinity (W), 1.3 ft. (40cm) - infinity (T)
Auto/Manual: 0.4 in. (1cm) - infinity (W), 1.3 ft. (40cm) - infinity (T)
Macro/Underwater Macro AF: 0.4 in. - 1.6 ft. (1-50cm) (W)
Quick: 4.9 - 66 ft. (1.5 - 20m) (W,T)

Autofocus System
TTL Autofocus, Manual Focus

Viewfinders

Optical Viewfinder
Real-image zoom viewfinder

LCD Monitor
3.0-inch TFT Color LCD with wide viewing angle

LCD Pixels
Approx. 922,000 dots

LCD Coverage
Approx. 100%

Aperture and Shutter

Maximum Aperture
f/1.8 (W), f/2.8 (T)

Shutter Speed
1-1/4000 sec.
15-1/4000 sec. (in Tv mode)
250-1/4000 sec. (in M mode)

Exposure Control

Sensitivity
Auto, ISO 80-12800 (in P mode)

Light Metering Method
Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot

Exposure Control Method
Manual Exposure, Program Shift, Safety Shift, AE Lock

Exposure Compensation
Still Images: ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments
Videos: ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments (not available during shooting)

White Balance

White Balance Control
Auto*, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Underwater, Custom 1, Custom 2

* Camera automatically sets the optimal ISO speed according to shooting mode.

Flash

Built-in Flash
Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off

• Facial brightness is also evaluated in Face Detect.

Flash Range
1.6 ft. - 23 ft. (W), 1.6 - 15 ft. (T) (50cm - 7.0m (W), (50cm - 4.5m (T))

Image brightness may diminish depending on the shooting distance.

Recycling Time
10 sec. or less (battery voltage: 7.4 V)

Flash Exposure Compensation
±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments

Shooting Specifications

Shooting Modes
C1, C2, M, Av, Tv, P, Hybrid Auto, Auto, SCN*¹, Creative Filters*², Movie*³

• Shooting movies is possible with the movie button

*¹ Portrait, Smooth Skin, Smart Shutter*⁴, Handheld NightScene, Underwater, Snow, Fireworks
*² High Dynamic Range, Nostalgic, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, 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

Photo Effects
My Colors Off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Custom Color*

*Adjustment of contrast sharpness, saturation, red, green, blue and skin tone are available

Self Timer
Approx. 10-sec. delay/approx. 2-sec. delay/custom*

*Delay time (0-15 sec. (in one-second increments), 20/25/30 sec.) and number of shots (1-10 shots (in one-shot increments)) can be specified.

Wireless Control
Not available

Continuous Shooting

1. Normal: Approx. 12.2 shots/sec.; 9.3 shots/sec.* (in P mode)
2. AF: Approx. 5.7 shots/sec. (in P mode)
3. LV: Approx. 5.9 shots/sec. (in P mode)

• Under conditions where the flash does not fire automatically
• Differs depending on the zoom position
*From the sixth shot

Image Storage

Storage Media
SD/SDHC/SDXC and UHS-I Memory Cards

File Format
Design rule for Camera File system, DPOF (Version 1.1) compliant

Image Recording Format
Superfine / Fine

JPEG Compression Mode
Still Image: Exif. 2.3 (JPEG)
Video: MOV (Image: H.264; Audio: Linear PCM (Stereo))

Number of Recording Pixels
Still Images:

1) 16:9 - Large: 4000 x 2248; Medium 1: 2816 x 1584; Medium 2: 1920 x 1080; Small: 640 x 360; RAW: 4000 x 2248

2) 3:2 - Large: 4000 x 2664; Medium 1: 2816 x 1880; Medium 2: 1600 x 1064; Small: 640 x 424; RAW: 4000 x 2664

3) 4:3 - Large: 4000 x 3000; Medium 1: 2816 x 2112; Medium 2: 1600 x 1200; Small: 640 x 480; Raw: 4000 x 3000

4) 1:1 - Large: 2992 x 2992; Medium 1: 2112 x 2112; Medium 2: 1200 x 1200; Small: 480 x 480; RAW: 2992 x 2992

5) 4:5 - Large: 2400 x 3000; Medium 1: 1696 x 2112; Medium 2: 960 x 1200; Small: 384 x 480; RAW: 2400 x 3000


Videos:
Full HD 1920 x 1080: 60 fps (59.94), 30 fps
Full HD Star Time-Lapse Movie: 15 fps
HD 1280 x 720: 30 fps (29.97)
Miniature Effect HD 1280 x 720: 6 fps / 3 fps / 1.5 fps
Miniature Effect 640 x 480: 6 fps / 3 fps / 1.5 fps
Super Slow Motion Movie 640 x 480: 120 fps
Super Slow Motion Movie 320 x 240: 240 fps
640 x 480: 30 fps (29.97)

Number of Recordable Images

Image data

		16:9			3:2
		File Size (KB)	8GB	32GB	File Size (KB)	8GB	32GB
Large (L)	SF	4,507	1,729	6,980	5,134	1,515	6,118
	F	2,915	2,640	10,659	3,247	2,384	9,624
Medium 1(M1)	SF	2,630	2,923	11,801	2,914	2,640	10,659
	F	1,814	4,234	17,091	1,945	3,961	15,989
Medium 2(M2)	SF	1,095	6,822	27,537	899	8,187	33,044
	F	604	12,280	49,567	496	14,448	58,314
Small (S)	SF	188	35,089	141,622	221	30,703	123,919
	F	113	49,125	198,271	133	40,937	165,225
RAW	RAW	17,680	442	1,788	17,585	444	1,798

		4:3			1:1
		File Size (KB)	8GB	32GB	File Size (KB)	8GB	32GB
Large (L)	SF	5,661	1,379	5,568	4,224	1,832	7,397
	F	3,537	2,192	8,850	2,640	2,923	11,801
Medium 1(M1)	SF	3,173	2,431	9,814	2,365	3,274	13,217
	F	2,073	3,721	15,020	1,549	4,912	19,826
Medium 2(M2)	SF	1,002	7,442	30,040	760	9,824	39,653
	F	558	12,927	52,176	420	16,374	66,090
Small (S)	SF	249	27,291	110,150	188	35,089	141,622
	F	150	40,937	165,225	113	49,125	198,271
RAW	RAW	17,529	446	1,804	17,415	448	1,814

		4:5
		File Size (KB)	8GB	32GB
Large (L)	SF	3,396	2,273	9,178
	F	2,121	3,611	14,578
Medium 1(M1)	SF	1,898	4,026	16,251
	F	1,243	6,140	24,783
Medium 2(M2)	SF	608	12,280	49,567
	F	336	20,468	82,612
Small (S)	SF