Canon G15 vs Nikon P310

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon G15 versus Nikon P310, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and P310 (16MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and P310 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The G15 was introduced 3 months after the P310 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the G15 scores vs the P310 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G15 and Nikon Coolpix P310. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G15 Gallery and Nikon P310 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G15 has got external 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) and the Nikon P310 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G15 versus Nikon P310 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the G15 versus the P310.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G15 and P310 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The image below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G15 and P310.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G15 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon P310 will result in extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively.