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Canon G15 vs Canon S110

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Canon PowerShot S110 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42

Canon G15 vs Canon S110 Key Specs

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
  • Announced September 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon G12
  • Successor is Canon G16
Canon S110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 59 x 27mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon S100
  • Replacement is Canon S120
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Canon G15 vs Canon S110 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Canon G15 vs Canon S110, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are designed by Canon. The sensor resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the S110 (12MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/1.7").

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The G15 was manufactured around the same time to the S110 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the G15 grades versus the S110 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Canon S110

 G15 S110 
Display resolution922k461kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Canon G15

 S110 G15 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon G15 and Canon S110

 G15 S110 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012September 2012Same generation
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon G15 vs Canon S110 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon G15 has got exterior measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Canon S110 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the Canon G15 vs Canon S110 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the G15 and the S110.

Canon G15 vs Canon S110 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and S110 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Canon S110 top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Canon S110 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G15 and S110.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images however you will want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Canon G15 vs Canon S110 sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Canon S110 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Canon S110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G15
Portrait photography with Canon S110
48
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
42
you can focus manually
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon G15 Street photography details
Canon S110 Street photography details
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (352 grams)
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch focus
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 Sports photography factors
Canon S110 Sports photography factors
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
good battery pack (350 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
low battery life (200 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G15 as a Travel photography camera
Canon S110 as a Travel photography camera
61
good battery pack (350 per charge)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (352g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
64
comes with touch focus
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (200 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 Landscape photography highlights
Canon S110 Landscape photography highlights
55
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (350 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse recording
51
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
low battery life (200 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G15 Vlogging advice
Canon S110 Vlogging advice
33
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition (352 grams)
37
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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Canon G15 vs Canon S110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Canon S110
 Canon PowerShot G15Canon PowerShot S110
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot S110
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-09-17 2012-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 Digic 5
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
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
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
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 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT PureColor II G LCD TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 352 gr (0.78 lb) 198 gr (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 46 48
DXO Color Depth score 19.9 20.6
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 11.2
DXO Low light score 165 168
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 200 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L NB-5L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $499 $299