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Canon G12 vs Canon G15

Portability
83
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Canon PowerShot G15 front
Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
45

Canon G12 vs Canon G15 Key Specs

Canon G12
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 401g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Superseded the Canon G11
  • New Model is Canon G15
Canon G15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Superseded the Canon G12
  • Later Model is Canon G16
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Canon G12 vs Canon G15 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Canon G12 versus Canon G15, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both designed by Canon. The sensor resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the G15 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/1.7").

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The G12 was manufactured 20 months before the G15 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the G12 scores against the G15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Canon G15

 G12 G15 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Canon G12

 G15 G12 
LaunchedSeptember 2012January 2011Fresher by 20 months
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution922k461kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Canon G12 and Canon G15

 G12 G15 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon G12 vs Canon G15 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G12 comes with outside dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Canon G15 has dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the G12 against the G15.

Canon G12 vs Canon G15 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and G15 is 83 and 86 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Canon G15 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Canon G15 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G12 and G15.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon G15 to give you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older G12 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G12 vs Canon G15 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Canon G15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Canon G15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 Portrait photography features
Canon G15 Portrait photography features
47
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
48
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 Street photography features
Canon G15 Street photography features
64
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than average in class (401g)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (352 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 as a Sports photography camera
Canon G15 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (370 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
great battery power (350 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 Travel photography highlights
Canon G15 Travel photography highlights
60
better than average battery life (370 shots)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (401g)
low resolution (10MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
61
great battery power (350 CIPA)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (352g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 as a Landscape photography camera
Canon G15 as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (370 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse recording
55
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (350 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 Vlogging details
Canon G15 Vlogging details
60
relatively wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (401g)
33
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competitors (352g)
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Canon G12 vs Canon G15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Canon G15
 Canon PowerShot G12Canon PowerShot G15
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot G12 Canon PowerShot G15
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-19 2012-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Digic 5
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 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
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT PureColor II G LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Optical (tunnel)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 401 gr (0.88 lbs) 352 gr (0.78 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 47 46
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 19.9
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 11.5
DXO Low light score 161 165
Other
Battery life 370 photographs 350 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-7L NB-10L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $600 $499