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Canon G15 vs Nikon S1000pj

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
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Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon G15 vs Nikon S1000pj Key Specs

Canon G15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 352g - 107 x 76 x 40mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon G12
  • Successor is Canon G16
Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Canon G15 vs Nikon S1000pj Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon G15 versus Nikon S1000pj, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the S1000pj (12MP) is very well matched but the G15 (1/1.7") and S1000pj (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The G15 was launched 3 years later than the S1000pj and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the G15 grades against the S1000pj with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Nikon S1000pj

 G15 S1000pj 
IntroducedSeptember 2012August 2009Fresher by 38 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Canon G15

 S1000pj G15 

Common features in the Canon G15 and Nikon S1000pj

 G15 S1000pj 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon G15 vs Nikon S1000pj Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G15 offers outside dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Nikon S1000pj has specifications of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the G15 against the S1000pj.

Canon G15 vs Nikon S1000pj size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G15 and S1000pj is 86 and 94 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Nikon S1000pj top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Nikon S1000pj Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G15 and S1000pj.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The G15 uses the larger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh less difficult. The newer G15 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G15 vs Nikon S1000pj sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 Portrait photography details
Nikon S1000pj Portrait photography details
48
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G15 Street photography information
Nikon S1000pj Street photography information
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (352g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 Sports photography details
Nikon S1000pj Sports photography details
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
good battery power (350 shots)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G15 Travel photography details
Nikon S1000pj Travel photography details
61
good battery power (350 per charge)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (352 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 Landscape photography info
Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography info
55
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (350 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
no Timelapse function
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G15 Vlogging info
Nikon S1000pj Vlogging info
33
decently wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no microphone port
more heavy than competitors (352 grams)
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reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Canon G15 vs Nikon S1000pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Nikon S1000pj
 Canon PowerShot G15Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot G15 Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-09-17 2009-08-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 Expeed
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 pounds) 175 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 style 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, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $499 $289