Canon G15 vs Casio EX-FH100
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Canon G15 vs Casio EX-FH100 Key Specs
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- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
- Announced June 2010

Canon G15 vs Casio EX-FH100 Overview
Following is a thorough review of the Canon G15 and Casio EX-FH100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the EX-FH100 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the G15 (1/1.7") and EX-FH100 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

The G15 was revealed 2 years after the EX-FH100 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the G15 grades versus the EX-FH100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon G15 vs Casio EX-FH100 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G15 and Casio Exilim EX-FH100. The full galleries are provided at Canon G15 Gallery and Casio EX-FH100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Casio EX-FH100
G15 | EX-FH100 | |||
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Announced | September 2012 | ![]() | June 2010 | More modern by 28 months |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Canon G15
EX-FH100 | G15 |
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Common features in the Canon G15 and Casio EX-FH100
G15 | EX-FH100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon G15 vs Casio EX-FH100 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon G15 features physical dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Casio EX-FH100 has sizing of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
Contrast the Canon G15 and Casio EX-FH100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the G15 compared to the EX-FH100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and EX-FH100 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Casio EX-FH100 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G15 and EX-FH100.
All in all, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G15 using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Canon G15 will provide greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer G15 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon G15 vs Casio EX-FH100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G15 vs Casio EX-FH100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G15 | Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G15 | Casio Exilim EX-FH100 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-09-17 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5 | - |
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 | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.2-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 7cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT PureColor II G LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 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) | 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 352 gr (0.78 lbs) | 201 gr (0.44 lbs) |
Dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 104 x 60 x 28mm (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 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-10L | NP-90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $499 | $299 |