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Canon 7D vs Canon G15

Portability
56
Imaging
58
Features
70
Overall
62
Canon EOS 7D front
 
Canon PowerShot G15 front
Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
45

Canon 7D vs Canon G15 Key Specs

Canon 7D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 860g - 148 x 111 x 74mm
  • Revealed November 2009
  • Newer Model is Canon 7D MII
Canon G15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 352g - 107 x 76 x 40mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Superseded the Canon G12
  • Refreshed by Canon G16
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Canon 7D vs Canon G15 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Canon 7D and Canon G15, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Canon. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the 7D (18MP) and G15 (12MP) and the 7D (APS-C) and G15 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor size.

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The 7D was launched 3 years earlier than the G15 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon 7D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon G15 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the 7D grades vs the G15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 7D over the Canon G15

 7D G15 

Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Canon 7D

 G15 7D 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012November 2009More modern by 34 months
Screen resolution922k920kSharper screen (+2k dot)

Common features in the Canon 7D and Canon G15

 7D G15 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon 7D vs Canon G15 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 7D features outside measurements of 148mm x 111mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") having a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) while the Canon G15 has proportions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the 7D compared to the G15.

Canon 7D vs Canon G15 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 7D and G15 is 56 and 86 respectively.

Canon 7D vs Canon G15 top view buttons comparison

Canon 7D vs Canon G15 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 7D and G15.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 7D because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon 7D will render extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged 7D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 7D vs Canon G15 sensor size comparison

Canon 7D vs Canon G15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 7D vs Canon G15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 7D Portrait photography info
Canon G15 Portrait photography info
74
manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
48
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon 7D as a Street photography camera
Canon G15 as a Street photography camera
57
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (352g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 7D Sports photography advice
Canon G15 Sports photography advice
64
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (800 CIPA)
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
great battery (350 CIPA)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 7D Travel photography advice
Canon G15 Travel photography advice
54
environment proofing
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery (800 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
61
great battery (350 shots)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (352 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 7D
Landscape photography with Canon G15
63
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (800 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
55
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (350 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 7D Vlogging details
Canon G15 Vlogging details
29
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
33
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic support
heavier than average in class (352 grams)
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Canon 7D vs Canon G15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 7D and Canon G15
 Canon EOS 7DCanon PowerShot G15
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS 7D Canon PowerShot G15
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-11-06 2012-09-17
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Dual Digic 4 Digic 5
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 19 9
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Available lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor TFT PureColor II G LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 860 gr (1.90 lbs) 352 gr (0.78 lbs)
Dimensions 148 x 111 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 66 46
DXO Color Depth rating 22.0 19.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 11.5
DXO Low light rating 854 165
Other
Battery life 800 photos 350 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6 NB-10L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive cards SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $1,050 $499