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Canon A3000 IS vs Canon G15

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot G15 front
Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
45

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon G15 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 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
Canon G15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 352g - 107 x 76 x 40mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Replaced the Canon G12
  • Newer Model is Canon G16
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Canon G15

 A3000 IS G15 

Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Canon A3000 IS

 G15 A3000 IS 
LaunchedSeptember 2012January 2010Newer by 32 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Canon G15

 A3000 IS G15 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon G15 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon G15 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon G15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon G15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography advice
Canon G15 Portrait photography advice
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
48
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography factors
Canon G15 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
59
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (352g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography highlights
Canon G15 Sports photography highlights
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
great battery (350 CIPA)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography features
Canon G15 Travel photography features
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
61
great battery (350 CIPA)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (352 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography features
Canon G15 Landscape photography features
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
55
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
great battery (350 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging information
Canon G15 Vlogging information
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
33
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition (352 grams)
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Canon A3000 IS vs Canon G15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Canon G15
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISCanon PowerShot G15
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