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Canon G15 vs Casio EX-ZR15

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
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Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Canon G15 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Key Specs

Canon G15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Previous Model is Canon G12
  • New Model is Canon G16
Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon G15 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Canon G15 and Casio EX-ZR15, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The G15 was brought out 9 months later than the EX-ZR15 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the G15 grades versus the EX-ZR15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 G15 EX-ZR15 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012January 2012Fresher by 9 months
Screen resolution922k461kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Canon G15

 EX-ZR15 G15 

Common features in the Canon G15 and Casio EX-ZR15

 G15 EX-ZR15 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon G15 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G15 features physical dimensions 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-ZR15 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the G15 compared to the EX-ZR15.

Canon G15 vs Casio EX-ZR15 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and EX-ZR15 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Casio EX-ZR15 top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G15 and EX-ZR15.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G15 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Casio EX-ZR15 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern G15 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G15 vs Casio EX-ZR15 sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZR15 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G15 Street photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography highlights
59
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than average in class (352 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography highlights
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image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery pack (350 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery pack (325 CIPA)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G15
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR15
61
good battery pack (350 per charge)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (352g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
67
good battery pack (325 shots)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography advice
55
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (350 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse function
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
good battery pack (325 CIPA)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G15 Vlogging details
Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging details
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really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (352 grams)
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
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Canon G15 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Casio EX-ZR15
 Canon PowerShot G15Casio Exilim EX-ZR15
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot G15 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-09-17 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 Exilim Engine 5.0
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT PureColor II G LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 352 gr (0.78 pounds) 176 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 325 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L NP-110
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $499 $249