Canon Review
Canon's name is synonymous with a plethora of the best cameras on the market. In the DSLR market it's the key player, and has outsold its nearest rivals for several years.Loyal customers help contribute to this success, yet Canon's world-class range of up-to-date cameras ensures there's always something worth coming back for.So which Canon camera is best for you? We give you the lowdown on the Canon range of DSLRs, compact system cameras (CSCs) and compact cameras.
As a news announcement, Canon's PowerShot G16 enthusiast compact was a bit of a yawner: basically, it gains Wi-Fi and 1080/60p video over its predecessor, the G15. As a camera, though, the G series is slowly improving. Given that it was once one of the cameras that defined the enthusiast category it's sad to see it slip compared with competitors. Like the G15, the G16 has excellent image quality at low ISO sensitivities, but its performance is significantly improved -- still not the fastest option in its class, but no longer the slug it was.
The camera design and layout are nearly identical to its predecessor with only a few tweaks. The grip remains relatively shallow but serviceable, and the dial on it feels a little awkward to operate without scrunching your hand.The mode dial and exposure compensation dials are stacked but offset from each other on the top right; an aesthetically interesting and functionally streamlined design. The tiny popup flash isn't bad, but I wish it could tilt back to bounce.
