Canon G15 vs Casio EX-H15
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Canon G15 vs Casio EX-H15 Key Specs
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- 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

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.

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.

Canon G15 vs Casio EX-H15 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G15 & Casio Exilim EX-H15. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G15 Gallery & Casio EX-H15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Casio EX-H15
G15 | EX-H15 | |||
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Announced | September 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 33 months |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Canon G15
EX-H15 | G15 |
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Common features in the Canon G15 and Casio EX-H15
G15 | EX-H15 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Canon G15 and Casio EX-H15 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G15 vs Casio EX-H15 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G15 | Casio Exilim EX-H15 | |
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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 |