Low-ISO-sensitivity JPEGs
ISO 400 is the highest I'm comfortable shooting with the Canon PowerShot G16 if I want to be sure of getting good images.
Noise and JPEG processing, midrange to high ISO sensitivities
ISO 800 is the highest I'd push; behond that, you lose too much detail.
G15 vs. G16 vs. RX100, ISO 800 JPEG
The G16 shows extremely subtle improvements over the G15 -- but you really have to scrutinize to see that there's slightly less detail degradation (I think the exposure difference is from slightly different angles during the tests, which were a year apart). The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100, while not perfect, is still better, in part because the higher resolution provides better preservation of detail.
ISO 100 JPEG
This shows the G16 at its best, producing sharp, detailed images with pleasing colors.
(1/125 sec, f3.2, evaulative metering, AWB, ISO 100, 28mm)
(1/125 sec, f3.2, evaulative metering, AWB, ISO 100, 28mm)
ISO 400 JPEG
ISO 400 is the highest I'd recommend shooting with the G16, since this is the top of the range where it can still deliver sharp, well-resolved textures.
(1/80 sec, f2, evaulative metering, AWB, ISO 400, 34mm)
(1/80 sec, f2, evaulative metering, AWB, ISO 400, 34mm)
ISO 800 JPEG
ISO 800 delivers acceptable quality, though you can see the problems it has with the solid color areas and the edges.
(1/60 sec, f6.3, evaulative metering, AWB, ISO 800, 28mm)
(1/60 sec, f6.3, evaulative metering, AWB, ISO 800, 28mm)
ISO 800, JPEG vs. raw
You can get some better edges by processing raw at ISO 800, but the trade-off is more grain in the defocused areas.
(1/60 sec, f2.5, evaulative metering, AWB, ISO 800, 28mm)
(1/60 sec, f2.5, evaulative metering, AWB, ISO 800, 28mm)
ISO 1600 JPEG
Photos at ISO 1600 don't look very good displayed at 100 percent or printed at large sizes (13 x19). They look fine scaled down by about 50 percent or so.
(1/60 sec, f2.2, spot metering, AWB, ISO 1600, 56.5mm)
(1/60 sec, f2.2, spot metering, AWB, ISO 1600, 56.5mm)
Color
Canon pushes the saturation so that reds get a little too glowy, but that's pretty typical. Generally, the colors are pleasing. Disappointingly, though, you can't use the neutral color profile when shooting raw or raw+JPEG.
Bokeh
It's got the same lens as the G15, but I though you'd like to see another bokeh shot.
(1/800 sec, f2.5, evaulative metering, AWB, ISO 100, 87.7mm)
(1/800 sec, f2.5, evaulative metering, AWB, ISO 100, 87.7mm)
More Galleries
My Favorite Shots From the Galaxy S24 Ultra's Camera
My Favorite Shots From the Galaxy S24 Ultra's Camera
20 Photos
Honor's Magic V2 Foldable Is Lighter Than Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra
Honor's Magic V2 Foldable Is Lighter Than Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra
10 Photos
The Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus Looks Sweet in Aluminum
The Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus Looks Sweet in Aluminum
23 Photos
Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra Now Has a Titanium Design
Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra Now Has a Titanium Design
23 Photos
I Took 600+ Photos With the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. Look at My Favorites
I Took 600+ Photos With the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. Look at My Favorites
34 Photos
17 Hidden iOS 17 Features You Should Definitely Know About
17 Hidden iOS 17 Features You Should Definitely Know About
18 Photos
AI or Not AI: Can You Spot the Real Photos?