Canon A3000 IS vs Canon G15
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Canon A3000 IS vs Canon G15 Key Specs
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- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
- 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
- Released January 2010
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Canon A3000 IS vs Canon G15 Overview
In this article, we are comparing the Canon A3000 IS vs Canon G15, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are manufactured by Canon. The resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the G15 (12MP) is very close but the A3000 IS (1/2.3") and G15 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe A3000 IS was brought out 3 years prior to the G15 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the A3000 IS scores against the G15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon A3000 IS vs Canon G15 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS and Canon PowerShot G15. The entire galleries are available at Canon A3000 IS Gallery and Canon G15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Canon G15
A3000 IS | G15 |
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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Canon A3000 IS
G15 | A3000 IS | |||
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Launched | September 2012 | January 2010 | Newer by 32 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Canon G15
A3000 IS | G15 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon A3000 IS vs Canon G15 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3000 IS has outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Canon G15 has dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).
Check out the Canon A3000 IS vs Canon G15 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the A3000 IS vs the G15.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A3000 IS and G15 is 94 and 86 respectively.
Canon A3000 IS vs Canon G15 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A3000 IS and G15.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A3000 IS because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Canon G15 will result in extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged A3000 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon A3000 IS vs Canon G15 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Canon PowerShot G15 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Canon PowerShot G15 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-01-05 | 2012-09-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Digic 5 |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT PureColor II G LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (tunnel) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 7.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | 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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165g (0.36 pounds) | 352g (0.78 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 46 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 165 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 350 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-8L | NB-10L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $240 | $499 |