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Canon G15 vs Canon SX200 IS

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Canon G15 vs Canon SX200 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
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Old Model is Canon G12
  • Later Model is Canon G16
Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Updated by Canon SX210 IS
Photography Glossary

Canon G15 vs Canon SX200 IS Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon G15 vs Canon SX200 IS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Canon. The image resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the SX200 IS (12MP) is pretty comparable but the G15 (1/1.7") and SX200 IS (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G15 was unveiled 3 years after the SX200 IS which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the G15 matches up versus the SX200 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Canon SX200 IS

 G15 SX200 IS 
IntroducedSeptember 2012May 2009More modern by 41 months
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Canon G15

 SX200 IS G15 

Common features in the Canon G15 and Canon SX200 IS

 G15 SX200 IS 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon G15 vs Canon SX200 IS Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G15 provides external measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Canon SX200 IS has proportions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G15 vs Canon SX200 IS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the G15 and the SX200 IS.

Canon G15 vs Canon SX200 IS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G15 and SX200 IS is 86 and 90 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Canon SX200 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Canon SX200 IS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The picture here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G15 and SX200 IS.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The G15 offers the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The more recent G15 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G15 vs Canon SX200 IS sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Canon SX200 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Canon SX200 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
48
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
29
manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G15 Street photography details
Canon SX200 IS Street photography details
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (352g)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G15
Sports photography with Canon SX200 IS
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (350 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G15 Travel photography details
Canon SX200 IS Travel photography details
61
good battery (350 CIPA)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (352g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
63
lighter than competition in class (247g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 Landscape photography factors
Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography factors
55
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (350 per charge)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
no Timelapse recording
43
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G15 Vlogging info
Canon SX200 IS Vlogging info
33
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (352g)
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Canon G15 vs Canon SX200 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Canon SX200 IS
 Canon PowerShot G15Canon PowerShot SX200 IS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot SX200 IS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-09-17 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
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 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-336mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.4-5.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/3200s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
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 352g (0.78 lb) 247g (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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-5L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $499 $329