Canon PowerShot G15 vs Canon PowerShot G16
Side-by-side used price and spec comparison. Lowest current prices pulled daily from the major used-gear sites.
Lowest now
$380
MSRP
$500
-24% vs MSRP
Prices are rising
Used prices have been rising recently. Prices are up 11.8% over the last 30 days. The 90-day low was $185, $195 below today. Currently 76% of the $500 MSRP.
Lowest now
$400
MSRP
$549
-27% vs MSRP
Prices are rising
Used prices have been rising recently. Prices are up 14.3% over the last 30 days. The 90-day low was $250, $150 below today. Currently 73% of the $549 MSRP.
Quick answers
- Which is cheaper used, the Canon PowerShot G15 or the Canon PowerShot G16?
- The Canon PowerShot G15 is cheaper used: $380 against $400 for the Canon PowerShot G16, a gap of $20 (5%) as of 2026-10-28.
- How much more does the newer Canon PowerShot G16 cost used?
- $20 more. The Canon PowerShot G16 (2013) starts at $400 used and the Canon PowerShot G15 (2012) at $380 as of 2026-10-28.
- What share of its launch price does a used Canon PowerShot G15 cost?
- About 76%: $380 used against a $500 launch price as of 2026-10-28.
Specs side by side
| Canon PowerShot G15 | Canon PowerShot G16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Family | Canon PowerShot G | Canon PowerShot G |
| Category | body | body |
| Body type | Compact | Compact |
| Mount | Fixed Lens | Fixed Lens |
| Sensor | 1/1.7 | 1/1.7 |
| Sensor family | — | Canon 1/1.7-inch 12MP CMOS (G16) · 12.1MP 1/1.7-inch BSI CMOS |
| Megapixels | 12.1 MP | 12.1 MP |
| Autofocus | — | Contrast Detection |
| IBIS | — | no |
| Weather sealed | — | No |
| Max video | — | 1080p60 |
| Max native ISO | — | ISO 12,800 |
| Body weight | 352 g | 356 g |
| Dimensions | 107 × 76 × 41 mm | 109 × 76 × 40 mm |
| Body material | — | polycarbonate |
| Released | 2012-09-17 | 2013-08-22 |
| Discontinued | — | — |
| Status | discontinued | discontinued |
| MSRP | $500 | $549 |
| Current low | $380 | $400 |
| vs MSRP | -24% | -27% |
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