Canon G15 vs Nikon P330
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37 Features
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![Canon PowerShot G15 front Canon PowerShot G15 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-G15/Canon-G15-front.jpg)
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37 Features
48 Overall
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Canon G15 vs Nikon P330 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
- 200g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
- Introduced March 2013
- Replaced the Nikon P310
- New Model is Nikon P340
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Canon G15 vs Nikon P330 Overview
The following is a comprehensive review of the Canon G15 vs Nikon P330, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the P330 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/1.7").
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The G15 was manufactured 5 months before the P330 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the G15 matches up against the P330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon G15 vs Nikon P330 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G15 and Nikon Coolpix P330. The entire galleries are available at Canon G15 Gallery and Nikon P330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Nikon P330
G15 | P330 | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Canon G15
P330 | G15 |
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Common features in the Canon G15 and Nikon P330
G15 | P330 | |||
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Introduced | September 2012 | ![]() | March 2013 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Canon G15 vs Nikon P330 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G15 provides physical measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Nikon P330 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Look at the Canon G15 vs Nikon P330 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the G15 versus the P330.
![Canon G15 vs Nikon P330 size comparison Canon G15 vs Nikon P330 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G15-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P330-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G15 and P330 is 86 and 92 respectively.
![Canon G15 vs Nikon P330 top view buttons comparison Canon G15 vs Nikon P330 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G15-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P330-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon G15 vs Nikon P330 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G15 and P330.
Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files however you need to factor the production date of the cameras into account.
![Canon G15 vs Nikon P330 sensor size comparison Canon G15 vs Nikon P330 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G15-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P330-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon G15 vs Nikon P330 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon G15 vs Nikon P330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon G15 vs Nikon P330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G15-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P330-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon G15 vs Nikon P330 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G15 | Nikon Coolpix P330 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot G15 | Nikon Coolpix P330 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-09-17 | 2013-03-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/1.8-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 922k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT PureColor II G LCD | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 6.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720p (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 352g (0.78 pounds) | 200g (0.44 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 46 | 54 |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.9 | 21.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.5 | 11.7 |
DXO Low light score | 165 | 213 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 images | 200 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-10L | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $499 | $500 |