Canon 90D vs Canon G15
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Canon 90D vs Canon G15 Key Specs
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- 33MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
- Revealed August 2019
- Earlier Model is Canon 80D
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Canon 90D vs Canon G15 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Canon 90D versus Canon G15, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Canon. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and G15 (12MP) and the 90D (APS-C) and G15 (1/1.7") possess different sensor size.

The 90D was launched 7 years later than the G15 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 90D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon G15 being a Compact camera.
Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 90D scores versus the G15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon 90D vs Canon G15 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 90D and Canon PowerShot G15. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 90D Gallery and Canon G15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Canon G15
90D | G15 | |||
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Released | August 2019 | ![]() | September 2012 | More recent by 85 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 922k | Clearer display (+118k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Canon 90D
G15 | 90D |
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Common features in the Canon 90D and Canon G15
90D | G15 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Canon 90D vs Canon G15 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 90D offers outside measurements of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Canon G15 has dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).
Look at the Canon 90D versus Canon G15 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the 90D vs the G15.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 90D and G15 is 60 and 86 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Canon G15 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The visual below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 90D and G15.
Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 90D because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon 90D will show more detail utilizing its extra 21 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent 90D provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 90D vs Canon G15 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 90D vs Canon G15 Specifications
Canon EOS 90D | Canon PowerShot G15 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon EOS 90D | Canon PowerShot G15 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2019-08-28 | 2012-09-17 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 8 | 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 | 33 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6960 x 4640 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 45 | 9 |
Cross type focus points | 45 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 326 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT PureColor II G LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (tunnel) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 15 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 7.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 701g (1.55 lb) | 352g (0.78 lb) |
Dimensions | 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 46 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 19.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 165 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1300 photos | 350 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E6N | NB-10L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $1,199 | $499 |