Canon G15 vs Casio EX-100
86 Imaging
37 Features
58 Overall
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83 Imaging
37 Features
64 Overall
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Canon G15 vs Casio EX-100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
(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

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").

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.

Canon G15 vs Casio EX-100 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G15 and Casio Exilim EX-100. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G15 Gallery and Casio EX-100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Casio EX-100
G15 | EX-100 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Canon G15
EX-100 | G15 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | September 2012 | Fresher by 16 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Canon G15 and Casio EX-100
G15 | EX-100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 922k | Equal 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Canon G15 vs Casio EX-100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G15 | Casio Exilim EX-100 | |
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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 |