Canon G15 vs Nikon P340

Below is a thorough comparison of the Canon G15 versus Nikon P340, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the P340 (12MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/1.7").

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The G15 was introduced 16 months before the P340 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the G15 grades against the P340 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G15 and Nikon Coolpix P340. The whole galleries are available at Canon G15 Gallery and Nikon P340 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon G15 provides outer 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) whilst the Nikon P340 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the G15 compared to the P340.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and P340 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The graphic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G15 and P340.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of files but you have to take the release date of the products into consideration. The older G15 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.