Canon 7D vs Canon G15
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Canon 7D vs Canon G15 Key Specs
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- 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
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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.
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%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.
Canon 7D vs Canon G15 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 7D and Canon PowerShot G15. The complete galleries are available at Canon 7D Gallery and Canon G15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 7D over the Canon G15
7D | G15 |
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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Canon 7D
G15 | 7D | |||
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Announced | September 2012 | November 2009 | More modern by 34 months | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 920k | Sharper screen (+2k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 7D and Canon G15
7D | G15 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 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).
Contrast the Canon 7D and Canon G15 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 7D and G15 is 56 and 86 respectively.
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.
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Canon 7D vs Canon G15 Specifications
Canon EOS 7D | Canon PowerShot G15 | |
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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 |