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Canon G15 vs Nikon A1000

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
43
Features
64
Overall
51

Canon G15 vs Nikon A1000 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
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Earlier Model is Canon G12
  • Newer Model is Canon G16
Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Released January 2019
  • Previous Model is Nikon A900
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Canon G15 vs Nikon A1000 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon G15 and Nikon A1000, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and A1000 (16MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and A1000 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The G15 was unveiled 7 years prior to the A1000 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the G15 matches up versus the A1000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Nikon A1000

 G15 A1000 
Screen resolution922k921kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Canon G15

 A1000 G15 
ReleasedJanuary 2019September 2012Newer by 77 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon G15 and Nikon A1000

 G15 A1000 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement

Canon G15 vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon G15 has outer dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Nikon A1000 has sizing of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Examine the Canon G15 and Nikon A1000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the G15 versus the A1000.

Canon G15 vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G15 and A1000 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Nikon A1000 top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G15 and A1000.

As you can see, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G15 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon A1000 will result in more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged G15 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon G15 vs Nikon A1000 sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 Portrait photography features
Nikon A1000 Portrait photography features
48
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
52
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon G15 as a Street photography camera
Nikon A1000 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than average in class (352g)
75
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 Sports photography details
Nikon A1000 Sports photography details
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
great battery power (350 per charge)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
50
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (250 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G15 Travel photography info
Nikon A1000 Travel photography info
61
great battery power (350 per charge)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (352 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
73
boasts focus by touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
bad battery power (250 per charge)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon A1000 Landscape photography highlights
55
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (350 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse mode
55
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G15 Vlogging highlights
Nikon A1000 Vlogging highlights
33
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (352 grams)
73
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon G15 vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Nikon A1000
 Canon PowerShot G15Nikon Coolpix A1000
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot G15 Nikon Coolpix A1000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-09-17 2019-01-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 6.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None No
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 352 gr (0.78 pounds) 330 gr (0.73 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6")
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 shots 250 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $499 $477