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Canon G15 vs Casio EX-ZR100

Portability
86
Imaging
36
Features
58
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39

Canon G15 vs Casio EX-ZR100 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
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Older Model is Canon G12
  • Successor is Canon G16
Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Photography Glossary

Canon G15 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Canon G15 and Casio EX-ZR100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Casio. The resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the EX-ZR100 (12MP) is very well matched but the G15 (1/1.7") and EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The G15 was introduced 15 months later than the EX-ZR100 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the G15 scores against the EX-ZR100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 G15 EX-ZR100 
RevealedSeptember 2012July 2011Fresher by 15 months
Display resolution922k461kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Canon G15

 EX-ZR100 G15 

Common features in the Canon G15 and Casio EX-ZR100

 G15 EX-ZR100 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon G15 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G15 has got exterior dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR100 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the Canon G15 and Casio EX-ZR100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the G15 versus the EX-ZR100.

Canon G15 vs Casio EX-ZR100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and EX-ZR100 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Casio EX-ZR100 top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The photograph below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G15 and EX-ZR100.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical MP but not the same sensor sizing. The G15 has got the larger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF easier. The more modern G15 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon G15 vs Casio EX-ZR100 sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography advice
48
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
29
manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G15 Street photography info
Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography info
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than average (352 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 Sports photography features
Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography features
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
46
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high fps (40.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G15 Travel photography details
Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography details
61
better than average battery power (350 shots)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (352g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
63
lighter than competition in class (204g)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-ZR100 as a Landscape photography camera
54
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (350 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse mode
43
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G15 Vlogging information
Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging information
33
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
heavier than average (352g)
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (204g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
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Canon G15 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Casio EX-ZR100
 Canon PowerShot G15Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot G15 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-09-17 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 Exilim Engine HS
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 surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
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 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 40.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 352 grams (0.78 lbs) 204 grams (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $499 $300