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Canon G15 vs Nikon S33

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon G15 vs Nikon S33 Key Specs

Canon G15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 352g - 107 x 76 x 40mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon G12
  • Successor is Canon G16
Nikon S33
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Announced February 2015
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Canon G15 vs Nikon S33 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Canon G15 vs Nikon S33, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the S33 (13MP) is fairly similar but the G15 (1/1.7") and S33 (1/3.1") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G15 was unveiled 3 years prior to the S33 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the G15 matches up against the S33 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Nikon S33

 G15 S33 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Canon G15

 S33 G15 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015September 2012More modern by 29 months

Common features in the Canon G15 and Nikon S33

 G15 S33 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon G15 vs Nikon S33 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon G15 provides outside measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Nikon S33 has proportions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the G15 against the S33.

Canon G15 vs Nikon S33 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and S33 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Nikon S33 top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Nikon S33 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G15 and S33.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G15 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon S33 will offer you extra detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged G15 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G15 vs Nikon S33 sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Nikon S33 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Nikon S33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 Portrait photography features
Nikon S33 Portrait photography features
48
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
33
good resolution (13MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/3.1")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G15 Street photography details
Nikon S33 Street photography details
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than others (352g)
58
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/3.1")
has no RAW files
heavier than average (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 Sports photography factors
Nikon S33 Sports photography factors
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery pack (350 per charge)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (4.7 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/3.1")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G15
Travel photography with Nikon S33
61
great battery pack (350 per charge)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (352 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
58
weather sealing
good resolution (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (221 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S33 as a Landscape photography camera
55
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (350 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
36
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (13MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/3.1")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G15 Vlogging advice
Nikon S33 Vlogging advice
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than others (352g)
29
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
heavier than average (221g)
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Canon G15 vs Nikon S33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Nikon S33
 Canon PowerShot G15Nikon Coolpix S33
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot G15 Nikon Coolpix S33
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-09-17 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/3.1"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 4.7 x 3.5mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 16.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4160 x 3120
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 7.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 4.7 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, 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 352g (0.78 lbs) 221g (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 220 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, smile timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $499 $150