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Canon G1 X vs Canon G15

Portability
75
Imaging
52
Features
60
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot G1 X front
 
Canon PowerShot G15 front
Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
45

Canon G1 X vs Canon G15 Key Specs

Canon G1 X
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1.5" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 534g - 117 x 81 x 65mm
  • Introduced March 2012
  • Later Model is Canon G1 X II
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
  • Older Model is Canon G12
  • Refreshed by Canon G16
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Canon G1 X vs Canon G15 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon G1 X versus Canon G15, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Canon. The image resolution of the G1 X (14MP) and the G15 (12MP) is fairly close but the G1 X (1.5") and G15 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The G1 X was announced 5 months prior to the G15 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon G1 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Canon G15 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the G1 X matches up versus the G15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G1 X over the Canon G15

 G1 X G15 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Canon G1 X

 G15 G1 X 
Display resolution922k920kClearer display (+2k dot)

Common features in the Canon G1 X and Canon G15

 G1 X G15 
LaunchedMarch 2012September 2012Same age
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon G1 X vs Canon G15 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G1 X comes with outer dimensions of 117mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 534 grams (1.18 lbs) and the Canon G15 has proportions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

Examine the Canon G1 X versus Canon G15 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the G1 X compared to the G15.

Canon G1 X vs Canon G15 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G1 X and G15 is 75 and 86 respectively.

Canon G1 X vs Canon G15 top view buttons comparison

Canon G1 X vs Canon G15 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 X and G15.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G1 X having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Canon G1 X will result in greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively.

Canon G1 X vs Canon G15 sensor size comparison

Canon G1 X vs Canon G15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G1 X vs Canon G15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G1 X Portrait photography highlights
Canon G15 Portrait photography highlights
71
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1.5")
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
48
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon G1 X Street photography advice
Canon G15 Street photography advice
72
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1.5")
exports RAW formats
heavier than competition (534g)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (352g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G1 X Sports photography features
Canon G15 Sports photography features
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor size is nice (1.5")
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
bad battery power (250 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
good battery life (350 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G1 X Travel photography highlights
Canon G15 Travel photography highlights
60
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery power (250 CIPA)
heavier than competition (534 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
good battery life (350 per charge)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (352g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G1 X Landscape photography factors
Canon G15 Landscape photography factors
60
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor size is nice (1.5")
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
bad battery power (250 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
55
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (350 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G1 X Vlogging highlights
Canon G15 Vlogging highlights
65
rather wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition (534 grams)
33
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (352g)
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Canon G1 X vs Canon G15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G1 X and Canon G15
 Canon PowerShot G1 XCanon PowerShot G15
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot G1 X Canon PowerShot G15
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-03-29 2012-09-17
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 Digic 5
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1.5" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 18.7 x 14mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 261.8mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4352 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range 20cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 1.9 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT PureColor II LCD TFT PureColor II G LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) Optical (tunnel)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (via hot shoe EX series Speedlites, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX) 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest 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 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone 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 534g (1.18 lbs) 352g (0.78 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 81 x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 60 46
DXO Color Depth score 21.7 19.9
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 11.5
DXO Low light score 644 165
Other
Battery life 250 shots 350 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L NB-10L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $649 $499