When unpacking there were no surprises. The scope of supply is inclusive of software completely. In the circle of the compact G16 occurs as a brick in the Lego box. That was earlier so and has not changed to this day. Each model DSLR would be happy to have such a case. Haptic allows the G Series really burn anything. The case looks as if it were the armor plate production Kraus Maffay sprung. Only the Toppserien the DSLRs have similar quality materials. Compared to the previous model has not changed except for the slight facelift on the front of metallverkernten plastic housing lot. Everything is still there where it was also in the G15. If desired, I would have one more splash protection. Unfortunately, the (still) not there. The complained at the absence of a chip Panorama program, however, is not charged me.
Unfortunately, the G16 has no swiveling display more. That was a reason to hesitate briefly for me. Is it known that the little search of Gs is rather suboptimal. However, can be combined with the three-inch model but then work very comfortable. Work at all the keyword for G. Few compact cameras offer the feel and functionality as the G. The manual adjustability is a DSLR probably second to none. Counting the ways I spare me here. Digitalkamera.de or chip can too. The important thing is the user experience. The self-explanatory menu Canon's fast durchschaubar.Canon- or G-users know anyway what buttons to press. Also, since the scores G. The ergonomics is surprisingly good despite the Bauhaus style. Everything is quickly and easily accessible.
Excited I was to the image quality and the speed of the G16. The only truly significant change in the new is a more powerful processor. This is probably one of the few criticisms had to listen to the G models to. The new grants to it. In direct comparison to my MFT system Canon has caught up considerably. Everything in the unit is running noticeably faster. The AF of the new is much faster than what was built into one of the predecessors, which I had brought me before testhalber. 12 images are chasing a second on the memory card is also a good value. Of course, always assuming you have a fast storage medium.
The images of the last G models had impressed me in advance. What is now to bring out the little boxes devoid of any description. The 28 - 140mm lens, each with the initial aperture of 1.8 and 2.8 at the telephoto end is awesome. This is the basic requirement to conjure up a lot of information on the 1 / 1.7 "C-MOS chip. This is not excessively stressed with 12million pixel what the image quality does not detract.
The images are already beginning Aperture pleasantly sharp and detailed. The white balance is almost perfect. The usual restrained color scheme I like very much. But since every manufacturer has their philosophy. But that is nothing new and was already too Kodak and Fujifilm times like this. The G16 is said "worse noise performance" compared to its predecessor a "poorer image quality" and a. I can not confirm because I have no G15 is available, or had pictures of these. In direct comparison with MFT and Pentax DSLR, the Canon compact surprised all along the line. Where once were worlds I see only marginal differences. Pixelpeeperei I do not operate. At least with the standard glass my GF is the G16 on an equal footing. That's impressive enough. As already mentioned, the AF is very fast and also fail. Manual focus is also possible.
To transmit the processed images in the workflow via WLAN is a real relief and in conjunction with tablets and Co simply saupraktisch. Very good I think the battery performance. The thing runs and runs like once the VW Beetle applied. For extensive photo tours is quite sufficient even for professionals. The loud Canon more than a thousand pictures on a single charge is a clear hint of so many mobile phone manufacturers. Good for the Gs and the range of accessories is enough to underwater case. There remains only the price. Canon invests heavily in the quality of the G models. That is to be paid. For sake of completeness, that has clearly gained by the new components available with video function the G16. How are already written several times others to provide information, since I use this function better than ever on my cameras.
Short and sweet
Positive:
+ Processing and haptics
+ Image quality
+ "Compactness" All in one
+ Lens' Maximum Aperture 1.8 / 2.8
+ Speed
+ AF fail and quickly
+ Generally significantly more upbeat processing (12bps)
+ Display
+ Operation
+ Complete manual control
+ Battery life
+ Accessories Offer
Negatives:
- Small viewfinder
- Price
Neutral
o no folding screen
o no splash protection
My conclusion: The G16 is such an expensive tool. This is noticeable to the smallest screw of the device. You do not need a Panorama program and not an expensive leather trim. She just needs someone to dealing with it. Then good pictures (almost) guaranteed. It is the multitool in the compact segment. But the lack of folding screen is preventing a real downer of perfection.
A note:
I have written elsewhere that it would be desirable "not helpful" to be provided in the form of criticism of clicks with a short comment here several times. That would help the reviewer to improve, or take the criteria and content out there might like missing one or the other. That would be good for all of us. The review platform is one of the few ways that we can use as a consumer to bluntly confront our experiences the advertising brochures.
If anyone has had negative experiences with a product here and the product to "positive" looks, he can do that at any time in a comment or a separate review. It often happens that even negative experiences at first not by problems with the new cameras in the width will be recognized. As an example may be mentioned here Series sensor problems (beaded necklaces) in NikonD7000 and Pentax (K5) of the last DSLR, which in practice only at specific magnifications over 100% in the picture really stood out and only through forums and product reviews from the manufacturer hand gladly taken "single case "a redemption action made. Whether one likes now listen or not, we are just Fotofreunde this regard burned children. Just think of the aforementioned sensor problems SDM defaults on the lenses, the bug when Pentax DA21, repetitive exposure error of the Pentax Kx, diagonally hanging seeker etc.
I am very glad that we can use this opportunity to gather information and disclosure as a consumer. The unnecessary unchecking that takes place here on this platform makes our weapons but dull. That should keep in mind the one or the other here.
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