Canon G15 vs Nikon B500

Here, we are analyzing the Canon G15 versus Nikon B500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and B500 (16MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and B500 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The G15 was released 4 years prior to the B500 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon G15 being a Compact camera and the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the G15 scores versus the B500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G15 and Nikon Coolpix B500. The complete galleries are available at Canon G15 Gallery and Nikon B500 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G15 features outer measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Nikon B500 has dimensions of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G15 versus Nikon B500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the G15 compared to the B500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G15 and B500 is 86 and 68 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G15 and B500.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G15 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon B500 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged G15 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.