Canon G15 vs Nikon A1000
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Canon G15 vs Nikon A1000 Key Specs
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- 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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Canon G15 vs Nikon A1000 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G15 & Nikon Coolpix A1000. The full galleries are available at Canon G15 Gallery & Nikon A1000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Nikon A1000
G15 | A1000 | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | 921k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Canon G15
A1000 | G15 | |||
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Released | January 2019 | September 2012 | Newer by 77 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon G15 and Nikon A1000
G15 | A1000 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 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.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G15 and A1000 is 86 and 86 respectively.
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.
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Canon G15 vs Nikon A1000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G15 | Nikon Coolpix A1000 | |
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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 |