Canon G15 vs Nikon P80
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Canon G15 vs Nikon P80 Key Specs
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- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
- 405g - 110 x 79 x 78mm
- Released January 2009
- Updated by Nikon P90
Canon G15 vs Nikon P80 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Canon G15 versus Nikon P80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the P80 (10MP) is very similar but the G15 (1/1.7") and P80 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe G15 was launched 3 years later than the P80 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon G15 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the G15 scores against the P80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon G15 vs Nikon P80 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G15 and Nikon Coolpix P80. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G15 Gallery and Nikon P80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Nikon P80
G15 | P80 | |||
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Released | September 2012 | January 2009 | Fresher by 45 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon P80 over the Canon G15
P80 | G15 |
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Common features in the Canon G15 and Nikon P80
G15 | P80 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Canon G15 vs Nikon P80 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G15 provides outside dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Nikon P80 has specifications of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon G15 versus Nikon P80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the G15 versus the P80.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G15 and P80 is 86 and 75 respectively.
Canon G15 vs Nikon P80 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The visual below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G15 and P80.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G15 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon G15 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer G15 should have an edge in sensor technology.
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Canon G15 vs Nikon P80 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G15 | Nikon Coolpix P80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot G15 | Nikon Coolpix P80 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-09-17 | 2009-01-15 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/2.8-4.0 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT PureColor II G LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480, 15/30 fps, 320 x 240, 15 fps, 160 x 120, 15 fps |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 352 grams (0.78 lbs) | 405 grams (0.89 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 110 x 79 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 46 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 165 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-10L | EN-EL5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (3 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $499 | $400 |