Canon G15 vs Canon SD4000 IS
86 Imaging
37 Features
58 Overall
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33 Features
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Canon G15 vs Canon SD4000 IS Key Specs
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- 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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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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G15 & Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G15 Gallery & Canon SD4000 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Canon SD4000 IS
| G15 | SD4000 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2012 |  | August 2010 | More modern by 26 months |
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Sharper 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 type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 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.
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 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.
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Canon G15 vs Canon SD4000 IS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G15 | Canon 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 |