Canon G15 vs Nikon AW100

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon G15 vs Nikon AW100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and AW100 (16MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and AW100 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The G15 was launched 13 months later than the AW100 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the G15 matches up versus the AW100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G15 & Nikon Coolpix AW100. The complete galleries are available at Canon G15 Gallery & Nikon AW100 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon G15 provides outer measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Nikon AW100 has dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G15 vs Nikon AW100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the G15 compared to the AW100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G15 and AW100 is 86 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The visual here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G15 and AW100.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G15 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon AW100 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer G15 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.