Canon G16 with Creative Effect and HDR feature

A beautiful girl holds the Canon G16. Image: unwire.hk

If you're hunting a compact camera with a quality that is equivalent to a DSLR camera, then you might consider the Canon PowerShot G16. Moreover, this camera has a smaller size than a DSLR camera, making it easy to carry anywhere. 

Canon PowerShot G16 is a compact, advanced point-and-shoot camera featuring a 12.1 megapixel 1/1.7" high-sensitivity CMOS sensor and DIGIC 6 image processor to produce high quality still imagery and full HD 1080p video with notable low-light quality and sensitivity to ISO 12800. 

You can use a pop-up flash unit which is manually activated by sliding a small switch on the top panel just behind it. The G16 retains its standard hotshoe, which can be used to mount an external Speedlite flash.

The G16 has AF speed vastly improved; Increased continuous frames per second (JPEGs at 12.5fps vs 10fps in G15); Solid build and ergonomic, comfortable feel; Excellent f/1.8-2.8 5x optical zoom lens; Advanced photographic features, including PASM dial and RAW capture; Dedicated ISO button; Customizable buttons; Excellent macro mode; 1080p/60fps Full HD video.

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New DSLR cameras in 2013: Canon EOS 70D

If you're looking for a Digital SLR camera, then you can consider the Canon EOS 70D. The camera is supported by a new type of autofocus, the Dual Pixel CMOS. New autofocus sensor is reported to have the grasp 5 times faster than the previous model Canon EOS cameras.

Is the Canon EOS 70D is more powerful than the previous types? The most prominent feature of the Canon EOS 70D is APS-C CMOS technology with dual-Pixel CMOS auto-focus. Sensor auto-focus dual-Pixel CMOS is a new auto-focus system that serves to increase the speed of auto-focus when capturing images or recording video.

 

Dual pixel on Canon EOS 70D. Image: picturecorrect.com

Canon EOS 70D also comes with features like a 20.2 Mega Pixel sensor APS-C CMOS and DIGIC 5 + processor. You will enjoy this camera with delight as the EOS 70D has support for 1031 EF lens, ISO from 100 to 12,800 with expansion to 25,600. There is also a continuous shooting mode 19-point AF in 7fps and optimize images for the EOS 70D also supported the Scene Intelligent Auto Mode and has Wi-Fi connectivity.

Canon EOS 70D specifications:

- 20.2 MP CMOS Sensor

- DIGIC 5 +

- 19pt AF System (All Cross Type)

- 7fps

- Built-in Wi-Fi

- 3 "Vari-Angle Touch Screen LCD

- Maximum ISO 12,800

- Dual CMOS Pixel Autofocus

- Full HD Video

- HDR

- Multiexposure Mode

- LP-E6 Battery

Canon EOS 70D also features integrated wireless connectivity such as Wi-Fi and the ability to control the camera with EOS Remote smartphone application. The application is available on Android and iOS that lets users control the camera's shutter speed, ISO and aperture. Don't forget to use HDR feature to create a better image with this camera. 

If you are serious to get advanced technology from Canon's EOS 70D then you should know the price of this camera. Canon EOS will be priced at $ 1,349 (body-only). Canon EOS 70D plus EF-S 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM sells for $ 1,349, while the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM sold for $ 1,549. Do you think the price is expensive? You could consider other DSLR cameras made by Nikon, Sony, Olympus, Pentax, Leica, even Samsung or Panasonic.

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