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Canon G15 vs Canon SD4000 IS

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Canon G15 vs Canon SD4000 IS Key Specs

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
  • Announced September 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon G12
  • Renewed by Canon G16
Canon SD4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
  • 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • Also referred to as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
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Canon G15 vs Canon SD4000 IS Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Canon G15 vs Canon SD4000 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are designed by Canon. The image resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the SD4000 IS (10MP) is relatively close but the G15 (1/1.7") and SD4000 IS (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The G15 was announced 2 years after the SD4000 IS which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the G15 scores vs the SD4000 IS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 G15 SD4000 IS 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012August 2010More modern by 26 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Canon G15

 SD4000 IS G15 

Common features in the Canon G15 and Canon SD4000 IS

 G15 SD4000 IS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon G15 vs Canon SD4000 IS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon G15 provides physical dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Canon SD4000 IS has specifications of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the G15 against the SD4000 IS.

Canon G15 vs Canon SD4000 IS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G15 and SD4000 IS is 86 and 94 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Canon SD4000 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Canon SD4000 IS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The image below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G15 and SD4000 IS.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G15 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon G15 will provide you with more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer G15 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon G15 vs Canon SD4000 IS sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Canon SD4000 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Canon SD4000 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 Portrait photography highlights
Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography highlights
48
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
20
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G15 Street photography info
Canon SD4000 IS Street photography info
59
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (352 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 as a Sports photography camera
Canon SD4000 IS as a Sports photography camera
39
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
good battery power (350 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G15 as a Travel photography camera
Canon SD4000 IS as a Travel photography camera
61
good battery power (350 CIPA)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (352 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 Landscape photography factors
Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography factors
55
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse function
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G15 Vlogging information
Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging information
33
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
more heavy than average (352 grams)
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon G15 vs Canon SD4000 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Canon SD4000 IS
 Canon PowerShot G15Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS
Also called as - IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-09-17 2010-08-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 Digic 4
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-105mm (3.8x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.0-5.3
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 352 grams (0.78 lbs) 175 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 46 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 165 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $499 $300