Canon's enthusiast compact with 1/1.7-inch sensor, f/1.8 zoom, and optical viewfinder — the G-series classic.
The Canon PowerShot G16 was released in 2013 as the G-series premium compact, featuring a 1/1.7-inch 12.1MP CMOS sensor and a 28-140mm equivalent f/1.8-2.8 zoom — a fast-aperture lens across a useful 5x range. 1080/60fps video. NB-10L battery (approximately 360 shots). At approximately 356g with battery and card. The f/1.8 at 28mm is among the widest maximum apertures in a compact zoom.
1/1.7-inch 12.1MP CMOS sensor. 28-140mm equivalent (5x), f/1.8 (wide) to f/2.8 (tele). 1080/60fps video. NB-10L battery rated approximately 360 shots. Body weight approximately 356g. WiFi built-in. Optical image stabiliser. RAW recording. Fixed 28-140mm lens; no interchangeable mount.
The f/1.8 at 28mm equivalent is the G16's premium compact differentiator: at f/1.8, the 1/1.7-inch sensor provides indoor and low-light capability beyond typical f/2.8 compact zooms. The 140mm equivalent telephoto end covers short portrait compression. The G16's 12MP sensor is the final generation before Canon moved the G-series to 1-inch sensors (the G7 X in 2014).
On the used market the Canon PowerShot G16 is affordable as a vintage 1/1.7-inch premium compact. Condition checks: NB-10L battery health (specific to G15/G16), lens element for marks, and LCD for scratches. Fixed 28-140mm lens; no interchangeable mount.