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Canon G15 vs Casio EX-H20G

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon G15 vs Casio EX-H20G 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
  • Released September 2012
  • Superseded the Canon G12
  • Renewed by Canon G16
Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Released September 2010
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Canon G15 vs Casio EX-H20G Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Canon G15 versus Casio EX-H20G, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the EX-H20G (14MP) is relatively close but the G15 (1/1.7") and EX-H20G (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The G15 was revealed 2 years after the EX-H20G which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the G15 scores vs the EX-H20G with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Casio EX-H20G

 G15 EX-H20G 
ReleasedSeptember 2012September 2010More modern by 25 months
Screen resolution922k461kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Canon G15

 EX-H20G G15 

Common features in the Canon G15 and Casio EX-H20G

 G15 EX-H20G 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon G15 vs Casio EX-H20G Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G15 enjoys physical measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Casio EX-H20G has dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the G15 and the EX-H20G.

Canon G15 vs Casio EX-H20G size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and EX-H20G is 86 and 91 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Casio EX-H20G top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Casio EX-H20G Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G15 and EX-H20G.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G15 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Casio EX-H20G will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern G15 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon G15 vs Casio EX-H20G sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 Portrait photography features
Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography features
48
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
35
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G15
Street photography with Casio EX-H20G
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (352 grams)
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average (216g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 Sports photography features
Casio EX-H20G Sports photography features
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery pack (350 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G15 Travel photography information
Casio EX-H20G Travel photography information
61
good battery pack (350 shots)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (352 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
60
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (216g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography advice
55
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse mode
46
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G15 Vlogging features
Casio EX-H20G Vlogging features
33
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (352g)
27
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
heavier than average (216 grams)
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Canon G15 vs Casio EX-H20G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Casio EX-H20G
 Canon PowerShot G15Casio Exilim EX-H20G
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot G15 Casio Exilim EX-H20G
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-09-17 2010-09-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 Exilim Engine HS
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000s -
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 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 352 gr (0.78 lb) 216 gr (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" 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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L NP-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $499 $300