Eos 100D or Canon PowerShot G16? Question not only of feeling - ITespresso.it

Into Reflex ultra-compact, ultra-compact or prosumer? And if it was time for a mirrorless? The camera manufacturers have Squaderno their systems for a wider choice on the part of the public, at the same time, opposite to the price increases will be spoiled for choice. And ‘the case of a hypothetical comparison between Canon 100D (compact SLR) and Canon PowerShot G16 (compact layer), leaving aside for a moment the solution mirrorless Canon Eos M (for which items on the Web would like an upcoming update, on which, however, the team at Canon is silent). And the comparison between the two cameras while so different from their list, both cost around 600 € . Optics including in the case of Canon 100D, that the basic kit with lens 18-55mm IS STM you can find on the web just a little less.

Into At first glance, the comparison seems in some respects impossible, but it’s the same job of marketing at Canon, well thought out, that if on one side the other directs customers better reflects the concern at the counter of the store: “Canon Eos 100D, the digital SLR to take with you” and Canon PowerShot G16: “Speed ??and connectivity, compact camera for advanced users” .

Into clarify, SLR 100D is a consumer SLR, the Canon G16 while we see very, very well in the hands of a competent photographer as a camera with you, which apart from the limitations of perspective Fixed certainly does not limit creativity. But it is true that the compactness of our reflex, combined with the advantage of being able to exploit the same optics of the main body, instead could entice those who think that ‘owning’ an SLR is necessarily positioned at the start of a step higher (and not true ).

100D and Canon PowerShot G16, the specific criterion of partial choice

Into And then some data. Our compact soon loses the comparison on the sensor (12 megapixels versus 18), but we know that this is not a priority in an absolute sense, because – for example – one of the criticisms of slow compact than SLRs in this case is immediately to fall, because our gorgeous Canon G16 has been equipped with the new Digic 6, compared to Digic 5 of the reflex. Take a few shots in sequence (up to 9.3 fps) to understand that the gap is bridged, at least in this comparison. Instead, where it is more difficult to propose a comparison is in the system focus. The SLR has not won so much for precision are the same as for greater choice, some obviously related to the most comfortable viewing possible date from the mirror and viewfinder, and also for the different architectures of the two systems (G16 is still a compact with non-interchangeable zoom lens). The flash of pure service on the G16, but that is equipped with a hot shoe, necessarily cease comparison with the endowment of the reflex. Both cameras instead you can shoot high quality video.

Canon Eos 100D, the

smallest of the house SLR Canon

Into The greater flexibility of Canon 100D on optical deceptions not that much. It ‘s true, it’s a reflex, but it is a compact lightweight body to lay down the law, if the imagined with a tele as it should, you’ll soon realize that the imbalance is itself an indication of a certain inconsistency. The Canon 100D is small, will never be your reflex of the maturity of passionate photographers, whereas the compact Canon PowerShot G16 will accompany certainly better, satisfying your creativity even after maturation. It will take you a long time, with its metal body (where the Eos 100D contrasts plastic).

Canon PowerShot G16

Two notes that bring into sharp contrast the two solutions: Canon 100D does not have WiFi built-in, however this is a prerogative of the beautiful PowerShot G16, which shows that all its eclecticism and also satisfies professionals. At the same time the PowerShot G16 no scope for expansion minimal but important that we would have liked, an example?: The socket for an external microphone. A pity, almost greater than non-interchangeable optics considered in this compartment instead of among the accessories is enough, while for an external microphone also really there is nothing in the catalog.

tip for choosing

Into The biggest dilemma has it of course who has to decide what will be his only camera. The reflex marks the entrance – the perceived collective – in the world of photography ‘serious’, although this is not so. But the PowerShot G16 , to those who want to learn to know it, will give satisfaction even greater, as faithful comrade everywhere, thanks to its greater robustness and flexibility of use at every opportunity, even more discreet for snapshots as it should.

Into The interchangeable lens selection criterion is not absolute, because PowerShot G16 scales this small extent with other qualities. If you think with your purchase of having to meet for a long time, so, your needs, no other expenses, we recommend without doubt PowerShot G16 . If you think of a camera that for now is to go where you go, but that will soon be climbing the next your choice and maybe end up in the hands of children who grow or girlfriend, then you can certainly start with Canon Eos 100D.

Into At the bottom are two completely different worlds, terribly (for those who choose the first time) neighbors.

Into As a second camera body (with a camera behind important) do not have many doubts, we would prefer the PowerShot G16. Waiting for certainly it gets the update of the PowerShot G1X, but that’s another story.

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