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Canon G15 vs Casio EX-100

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47

Canon G15 vs Casio EX-100 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
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Replaced the Canon G12
  • Successor is Canon G16
Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Canon G15 vs Casio EX-100 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Canon G15 vs Casio EX-100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the EX-100 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/1.7").

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The G15 was introduced 16 months before the EX-100 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the G15 scores against the EX-100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Casio EX-100

 G15 EX-100 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Canon G15

 EX-100 G15 
IntroducedFebruary 2014September 2012Fresher by 16 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon G15 and Casio EX-100

 G15 EX-100 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display resolution922k922kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon G15 vs Casio EX-100 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G15 provides external dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Casio EX-100 has proportions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G15 vs Casio EX-100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the G15 against the EX-100.

Canon G15 vs Casio EX-100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and EX-100 is 86 and 83 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Casio EX-100 top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Casio EX-100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The visual here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G15 and EX-100.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files but you should always factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older G15 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G15 vs Casio EX-100 sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Casio EX-100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Casio EX-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G15
Portrait photography with Casio EX-100
48
manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
42
you can focus manually
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon G15 as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-100 as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (352 grams)
70
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-100 as a Sports photography camera
39
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery life (350 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
high shutter speed (1/20,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
great battery (390 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G15 Travel photography advice
Casio EX-100 Travel photography advice
61
good battery life (350 CIPA)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (352g)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
63
great battery (390 CIPA)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-100 Landscape photography factors
55
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (350 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse function
53
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
great battery (390 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G15 Vlogging info
Casio EX-100 Vlogging info
33
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (352g)
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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Canon G15 vs Casio EX-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Casio EX-100
 Canon PowerShot G15Casio Exilim EX-100
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot G15 Casio Exilim EX-100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-09-17 2014-02-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 922k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G LCD Super Clear LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/20000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 6.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
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) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 352 grams (0.78 pounds) 389 grams (0.86 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0")
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 images 390 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $499 $572