Canon G15 vs Canon SX510 HS
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Canon G15 vs Canon SX510 HS Key Specs
(Full Review)
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
- Launched August 2013
- Earlier Model is Canon SX500 IS
- Successor is Canon SX520 HS
Canon G15 vs Canon SX510 HS Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Canon G15 versus Canon SX510 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Canon. The image resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the SX510 HS (12MP) is fairly comparable but the G15 (1/1.7") and SX510 HS (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe G15 was manufactured 11 months before the SX510 HS and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the G15 scores vs the SX510 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon G15 vs Canon SX510 HS Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G15 and Canon PowerShot SX510 HS. The entire galleries are available at Canon G15 Gallery and Canon SX510 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Canon SX510 HS
G15 | SX510 HS | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | 461k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Canon G15
SX510 HS | G15 | |||
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Launched | August 2013 | September 2012 | More recent by 11 months |
Common features in the Canon G15 and Canon SX510 HS
G15 | SX510 HS | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Canon G15 vs Canon SX510 HS Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon G15 provides outside dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Canon SX510 HS has specifications of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs).
Check the Canon G15 versus Canon SX510 HS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the G15 vs the SX510 HS.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G15 and SX510 HS is 86 and 80 respectively.
Canon G15 vs Canon SX510 HS Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The visual here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G15 and SX510 HS.
As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same MP but different sensor measurements. The G15 uses the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler. The older G15 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Canon G15 vs Canon SX510 HS Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon G15 vs Canon SX510 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot G15 | Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G15 | Canon PowerShot SX510 HS |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-09-17 | 2013-08-22 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5 | Digic 4 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 1 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.4-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 0cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 922k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT PureColor II G LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, on, slow synchro, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest 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 data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 352g (0.78 lb) | 349g (0.77 lb) |
Dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 46 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 19.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 165 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photographs | 250 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-10L | NB-6LH |
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 | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $499 | $249 |