Canon G15 vs Nikon S100

Let's look closer at the Canon G15 vs Nikon S100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and S100 (16MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and S100 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The G15 was unveiled 13 months later than the S100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the G15 matches up versus the S100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G15 & Nikon Coolpix S100. The full galleries are provided at Canon G15 Gallery & Nikon S100 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G15 enjoys outer measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Nikon S100 has specifications of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the G15 and the S100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G15 and S100 is 86 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G15 and S100.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G15 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon S100 will give greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer G15 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.