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Canon G15 vs Casio EX-ZR300

Portability
86
Imaging
36
Features
58
Overall
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Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Canon G15 vs Casio EX-ZR300 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
  • Superseded the Canon G12
  • Replacement is Canon G16
Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced May 2012
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Canon G15 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon G15 vs Casio EX-ZR300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Casio. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The G15 was unveiled 4 months later than the EX-ZR300 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the G15 matches up versus the EX-ZR300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 G15 EX-ZR300 
Display resolution922k461kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Canon G15

 EX-ZR300 G15 

Common features in the Canon G15 and Casio EX-ZR300

 G15 EX-ZR300 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012May 2012Same generation
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon G15 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon G15 has external measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR300 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the G15 compared to the EX-ZR300.

Canon G15 vs Casio EX-ZR300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and EX-ZR300 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Casio EX-ZR300 top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G15 and EX-ZR300.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G15 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Casio EX-ZR300 will result in more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively.

Canon G15 vs Casio EX-ZR300 sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G15
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR300
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you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
39
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G15 Street photography information
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography information
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than others (352 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 Sports photography factors
Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography factors
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
great battery life (350 CIPA)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
55
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery life (500 per charge)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G15 Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography highlights
61
great battery life (350 shots)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (352 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
71
good battery life (500 CIPA)
lighter than average (205 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 Landscape photography details
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography details
54
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (350 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse mode
52
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
good battery life (500 shots)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G15
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR300
33
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than others (352g)
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (205 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Canon G15 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Casio EX-ZR300
 Canon PowerShot G15Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot G15 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-09-17 2012-05-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT PureColor II G LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
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, 30 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 format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 352 grams (0.78 lb) 205 grams (0.45 lb)
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 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 photos 500 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $499 $329