Canon G15 vs Canon G5 X MII

Below, we will be matching up the Canon G15 versus Canon G5 X MII, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are offered by Canon. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and G5 X MII (20MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and G5 X MII (1") use different sensor measurements.

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The G15 was unveiled 7 years before the G5 X MII which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon G15 being a Compact camera and the Canon G5 X MII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the G15 grades vs the G5 X MII with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G15 and Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II. The full galleries are available at Canon G15 Gallery and Canon G5 X MII Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon G15 enjoys physical dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Canon G5 X MII has specifications of 111mm x 61mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

Look at the Canon G15 versus Canon G5 X MII in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the G15 vs the G5 X MII.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G15 and G5 X MII is 86 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G15 and G5 X MII.

As you can tell, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G15 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Canon G5 X MII will offer extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged G15 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.