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Canon G15 vs Casio EX-H15

Portability
86
Imaging
36
Features
58
Overall
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Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon G15 vs Casio EX-H15 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
  • Launched September 2012
  • Replaced the Canon G12
  • Later Model is Canon G16
Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Canon G15 vs Casio EX-H15 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon G15 and Casio EX-H15, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. The resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the EX-H15 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the G15 (1/1.7") and EX-H15 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G15 was introduced 2 years after the EX-H15 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the G15 matches up against the EX-H15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Casio EX-H15

 G15 EX-H15 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012January 2010Newer by 33 months
Screen resolution922k461kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Canon G15

 EX-H15 G15 

Common features in the Canon G15 and Casio EX-H15

 G15 EX-H15 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon G15 vs Casio EX-H15 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G15 has got exterior 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 Casio EX-H15 has proportions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the G15 against the EX-H15.

Canon G15 vs Casio EX-H15 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and EX-H15 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Casio EX-H15 top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Casio EX-H15 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G15 and EX-H15.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G15 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Casio EX-H15 will produce greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent G15 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G15 vs Casio EX-H15 sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Casio EX-H15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Casio EX-H15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G15
Portrait photography with Casio EX-H15
48
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G15 Street photography factors
Casio EX-H15 Street photography factors
58
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (352 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 Sports photography information
Casio EX-H15 Sports photography information
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image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
good battery power (350 CIPA)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G15 Travel photography info
Casio EX-H15 Travel photography info
61
good battery power (350 shots)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (352g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-H15 as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (350 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
46
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G15 Vlogging info
Casio EX-H15 Vlogging info
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pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than others in class (352g)
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Canon G15 vs Casio EX-H15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Casio EX-H15
 Canon PowerShot G15Casio Exilim EX-H15
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot G15 Casio Exilim EX-H15
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-09-17 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 352 grams (0.78 pounds) 161 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L NP-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $499 $300