Canon G15 vs Nikon S30
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Canon G15 vs Nikon S30 Key Specs
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- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
- Announced February 2012
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Below, we are comparing the Canon G15 vs Nikon S30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the S30 (10MP) is fairly similar but the G15 (1/1.7") and S30 (1/3") use different sensor sizing.
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Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the G15 scores against the S30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Nikon S30
| G15 | S30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2012 |  | February 2012 | More recent by 8 months |
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Canon G15
| S30 | G15 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon G15 and Nikon S30
| G15 | S30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Canon G15 vs Nikon S30 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G15 provides outer dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Nikon S30 has measurements of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the G15 and the S30.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G15 and S30 is 86 and 90 respectively.
Canon G15 vs Nikon S30 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G15 and S30.
As you can see, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G15 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Canon G15 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The younger G15 provides an edge in sensor innovation.
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Canon G15 vs Nikon S30 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G15 | Nikon Coolpix S30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | Canon PowerShot G15 | Nikon Coolpix S30 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2012-09-17 | 2012-02-01 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Digic 5 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
| Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 17.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| 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 mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 29-87mm (3.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 7.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | TFT PureColor II G LCD | TFT-LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 1.5 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | - |
| 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) | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 352 gr (0.78 pounds) | 214 gr (0.47 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 240 shots |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | AA |
| Battery model | NB-10L | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $499 | $119 |