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Canon G15 vs Nikon 1 V2

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Nikon 1 V2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
44
Features
66
Overall
52

Canon G15 vs Nikon 1 V2 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  • Superseded the Canon G12
  • Refreshed by Canon G16
Nikon 1 V2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 278g - 109 x 82 x 46mm
  • Released October 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon 1 V1
  • Later Model is Nikon 1 V3
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Canon G15 vs Nikon 1 V2 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon G15 versus Nikon 1 V2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the 1 V2 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the G15 (1/1.7") and 1 V2 (1") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The G15 was launched at a similar time to the 1 V2 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon G15 being a Compact camera and the Nikon 1 V2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the G15 matches up against the 1 V2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Nikon 1 V2

 G15 1 V2 
Screen resolution922k921kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Canon G15

 1 V2 G15 

Common features in the Canon G15 and Nikon 1 V2

 G15 1 V2 
ReleasedSeptember 2012October 2012Same age
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon G15 vs Nikon 1 V2 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G15 provides physical 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 Nikon 1 V2 has dimensions of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") and a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the G15 versus the 1 V2.

Canon G15 vs Nikon 1 V2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G15 and 1 V2 is 86 and 85 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Nikon 1 V2 top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Nikon 1 V2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G15 and 1 V2.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G15 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Nikon 1 V2 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively.

Canon G15 vs Nikon 1 V2 sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Nikon 1 V2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Nikon 1 V2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 Portrait photography features
Nikon 1 V2 Portrait photography features
48
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
66
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G15 Street photography details
Nikon 1 V2 Street photography details
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (352 grams)
63
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G15
Sports photography with Nikon 1 V2
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
63
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
features tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon G15 Travel photography advice
Nikon 1 V2 Travel photography advice
61
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (352g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
62
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 Landscape photography information
Nikon 1 V2 Landscape photography information
55
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (350 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse recording
63
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G15 Vlogging highlights
Nikon 1 V2 Vlogging highlights
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition (352 grams)
29
features face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
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Canon G15 vs Nikon 1 V2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Nikon 1 V2
 Canon PowerShot G15Nikon 1 V2
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot G15 Nikon 1 V2
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2012-09-17 2012-10-24
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 Expeed 3A
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3072
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 80 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 73
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Nikon 1
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 13
Focal length multiplier 4.8 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT PureColor II G LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 15.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000s 1/250s
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 352 grams (0.78 lbs) 278 grams (0.61 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 109 x 82 x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 46 50
DXO Color Depth score 19.9 20.2
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 10.8
DXO Low light score 165 403
Other
Battery life 350 photos 310 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L EN-EL21
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $499 $599