Canon G15 vs Casio EX-ZR1000
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Canon G15 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
- Revealed September 2012
Canon G15 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Overview
In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon G15 vs Casio EX-ZR1000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Casio. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe G15 was released very close to the EX-ZR1000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the G15 scores vs the EX-ZR1000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon G15 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G15 and Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G15 Gallery and Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Casio EX-ZR1000
G15 | EX-ZR1000 | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | 461k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Canon G15
EX-ZR1000 | G15 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Canon G15 and Casio EX-ZR1000
G15 | EX-ZR1000 | |||
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Revealed | September 2012 | September 2012 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Canon G15 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G15 has got external measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR1000 has measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).
Check the Canon G15 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the G15 compared to the EX-ZR1000.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G15 and EX-ZR1000 is 86 and 90 respectively.
Canon G15 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G15 and EX-ZR1000.
As you can tell, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G15 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Casio EX-ZR1000 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively.
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Canon G15 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G15 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G15 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-09-17 | 2012-09-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5 | EXILIM Engine HS 3 |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 16 megapixels |
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 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | 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 | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 922k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT PureColor II G LCD | Super Clear TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 4.70 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 | 1/2000 seconds | - |
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 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, 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 | 352g (0.78 pounds) | 255g (0.56 pounds) |
Dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
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 | 470 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-10L | NP-130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $499 | $572 |