Canon G15 vs Canon SX610 HS
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Canon G15 vs Canon SX610 HS Key Specs
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
- 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
- Introduced January 2015
- Previous Model is Canon SX600 HS
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The following is a complete review of the Canon G15 vs Canon SX610 HS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Canon. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and SX610 HS (20MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and SX610 HS (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe G15 was launched 3 years prior to the SX610 HS which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the G15 matches up vs the SX610 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Canon G15 vs Canon SX610 HS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G15 & Canon PowerShot SX610 HS. The complete galleries are available at Canon G15 Gallery & Canon SX610 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Canon SX610 HS
| G15 | SX610 HS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Canon G15
| SX610 HS | G15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2015 |  | September 2012 | Newer by 28 months |
Common features in the Canon G15 and Canon SX610 HS
| G15 | SX610 HS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display sizing |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 922k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon G15 vs Canon SX610 HS Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon G15 offers outer dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Canon SX610 HS has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the G15 vs the SX610 HS.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G15 and SX610 HS is 86 and 93 respectively.
Canon G15 vs Canon SX610 HS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The picture here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G15 and SX610 HS.
All in all, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G15 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon SX610 HS will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged G15 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon G15 vs Canon SX610 HS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G15 | Canon PowerShot SX610 HS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot G15 | Canon PowerShot SX610 HS |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2012-09-17 | 2015-01-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | 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 | 20 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 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.8-6.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 922 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | TFT PureColor II G LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 2.5 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, on, slow synchro, off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone 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 lbs) | 191g (0.42 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| 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 pictures | 270 pictures |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NB-10L | NB-6LH |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $499 | $214 |