Canon G15 vs Nikon L810
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Canon G15 vs Nikon L810 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
- Introduced February 2012
- Replacement is Nikon L820
Canon G15 vs Nikon L810 Overview
Below is a thorough review of the Canon G15 vs Nikon L810, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and L810 (16MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and L810 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe G15 was unveiled 8 months later than the L810 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the G15 scores against the L810 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon G15 vs Nikon L810 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G15 & Nikon Coolpix L810. The full galleries are provided at Canon G15 Gallery & Nikon L810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Nikon L810
G15 | L810 | |||
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Introduced | September 2012 | February 2012 | More recent by 8 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Display resolution | 922k | 921k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Canon G15
L810 | G15 |
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Common features in the Canon G15 and Nikon L810
G15 | L810 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Canon G15 vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon G15 has got exterior dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Nikon L810 has specifications of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).
Check the Canon G15 vs Nikon L810 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the G15 and the L810.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G15 and L810 is 86 and 74 respectively.
Canon G15 vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G15 and L810.
Clearly, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G15 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon L810 will render more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern G15 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon G15 vs Nikon L810 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G15 | Nikon Coolpix L810 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G15 | Nikon Coolpix L810 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-09-17 | 2012-02-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
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 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 23-585mm (25.4x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 922k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT PureColor II G LCD | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per second | 1.2 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 352 gr (0.78 pounds) | 430 gr (0.95 pounds) |
Dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") |
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 photos | 300 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery ID | NB-10L | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $499 | $280 |