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Canon G15 vs Casio EX-ZR800

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Canon G15 vs Casio EX-ZR800 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
  • Launched September 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon G12
  • Renewed by Canon G16
Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Released August 2013
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Canon G15 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Canon G15 versus Casio EX-ZR800, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Casio. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and EX-ZR800 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The G15 was revealed 10 months earlier than the EX-ZR800 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the G15 grades versus the EX-ZR800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 G15 EX-ZR800 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Canon G15

 EX-ZR800 G15 
ReleasedAugust 2013September 2012More modern by 10 months

Common features in the Canon G15 and Casio EX-ZR800

 G15 EX-ZR800 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution922k922kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon G15 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G15 has 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) whilst the Casio EX-ZR800 has measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G15 versus Casio EX-ZR800 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the G15 vs the EX-ZR800.

Canon G15 vs Casio EX-ZR800 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G15 and EX-ZR800 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Casio EX-ZR800 top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G15 and EX-ZR800.

As you can see, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G15 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Casio EX-ZR800 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged G15 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G15 vs Casio EX-ZR800 sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G15
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR800
48
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
44
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G15 Street photography advice
Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography advice
59
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (352g)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 Sports photography details
Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography details
39
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
good battery (350 CIPA)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
51
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery pack (470 per charge)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G15 Travel photography advice
Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography advice
61
good battery (350 per charge)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (352 grams)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
74
good battery pack (470 per charge)
lighter than average in class (222g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 Landscape photography information
Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography information
55
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (350 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse mode
55
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (470 per charge)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G15 Vlogging features
Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging features
33
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
heavier than average in class (352 grams)
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
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Canon G15 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Casio EX-ZR800
 Canon PowerShot G15Casio Exilim EX-ZR800
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot G15 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-09-17 2013-08-07
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 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
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 922 thousand 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
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
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) 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),
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 352 grams (0.78 pounds) 222 grams (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 470 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $499 $429