Canon G15 vs Canon SX160 IS
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Canon G15 vs Canon SX160 IS Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
- Launched June 2013
- Superseded the Canon SX150 IS
- Later Model is Canon SX170 IS
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Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon G15 and Canon SX160 IS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Canon. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and SX160 IS (16MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and SX160 IS (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe G15 was launched 9 months earlier than the SX160 IS which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the G15 grades versus the SX160 IS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G15 & Canon PowerShot SX160 IS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G15 Gallery & Canon SX160 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Canon SX160 IS
| G15 | SX160 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Canon G15
| SX160 IS | G15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2013 |  | September 2012 | Newer by 9 months |
Common features in the Canon G15 and Canon SX160 IS
| G15 | SX160 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Canon G15 vs Canon SX160 IS Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon G15 enjoys exterior dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Canon SX160 IS has sizing of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") and a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the G15 versus the SX160 IS.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G15 and SX160 IS is 86 and 86 respectively.
Canon G15 vs Canon SX160 IS Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G15 and SX160 IS.
As you can see, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G15 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon SX160 IS will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged G15 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon G15 vs Canon SX160 IS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G15 | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Canon |
| Model | Canon PowerShot G15 | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2012-09-17 | 2013-06-21 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Digic 5 | Digic 4 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-448mm (16.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | TFT PureColor II G LCD | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/3200 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 352 gr (0.78 pounds) | 291 gr (0.64 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 photos | 380 photos |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
| Battery model | NB-10L | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $499 | $199 |