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Canon A4000 IS vs Canon G15

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot G15 front
Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
45

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon G15 Key Specs

Canon A4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released February 2012
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
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon G12
  • Later Model is Canon G16
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Canon A4000 IS vs Canon G15 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon A4000 IS versus Canon G15, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are produced by Canon. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and G15 (12MP) and the A4000 IS (1/2.3") and G15 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The A4000 IS was released 7 months prior to the G15 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A4000 IS scores versus the G15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Canon G15

 A4000 IS G15 

Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Canon A4000 IS

 G15 A4000 IS 
IntroducedSeptember 2012February 2012Newer by 7 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Canon G15

 A4000 IS G15 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon G15 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A4000 IS offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Canon G15 has proportions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A4000 IS versus Canon G15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the A4000 IS and the G15.

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon G15 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A4000 IS and G15 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon G15 top view buttons comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon G15 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A4000 IS and G15.

All in all, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A4000 IS featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Canon A4000 IS will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A4000 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon G15 sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon G15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon G15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Portrait photography advice
Canon G15 Portrait photography advice
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
48
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Street photography camera
Canon G15 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (352g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Sports photography information
Canon G15 Sports photography information
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (175 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
good battery power (350 shots)
low fps (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Travel photography camera
Canon G15 as a Travel photography camera
62
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery power (175 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
61
good battery power (350 CIPA)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (352g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Landscape photography information
Canon G15 Landscape photography information
41
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery power (175 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
55
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Vlogging camera
Canon G15 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
33
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
heavier than others in class (352 grams)
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Canon A4000 IS vs Canon G15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Canon G15
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISCanon PowerShot G15
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Canon PowerShot G15
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 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 surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT PureColor II G LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (tunnel)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 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 None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145g (0.32 lbs) 352g (0.78 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 175 images 350 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L NB-10L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $199 $499