Canon G15 vs Nikon S100
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Canon G15 vs Nikon S100 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
- Released August 2011

Canon G15 vs Nikon S100 Overview
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.

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.

Canon G15 vs Nikon S100 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Nikon S100
G15 | S100 | |||
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Released | September 2012 | ![]() | August 2011 | Fresher by 13 months |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 820k | Clearer screen (+102k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Canon G15
S100 | G15 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon G15 and Nikon S100
G15 | S100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Canon G15 vs Nikon S100 Physical Comparison
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).
See the Canon G15 vs Nikon S100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Canon G15 vs Nikon S100 Sensor Comparison
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.

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Canon G15 vs Nikon S100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G15 | Nikon Coolpix S100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot G15 | Nikon Coolpix S100 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-09-17 | 2011-08-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5 | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
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) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.9-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 922k dots | 820k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT PureColor II G LCD | Organic LED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 352 gr (0.78 lbs) | 175 gr (0.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") |
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 shots | 150 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-10L | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $499 | $240 |