Canon G15 vs Nikon S33
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![Canon PowerShot G15 front Canon PowerShot G15 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-G15/Canon-G15-front.jpg)
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Canon G15 vs Nikon S33 Key Specs
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- 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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Canon G15 vs Nikon S33 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G15 and Nikon Coolpix S33. The full galleries are available at Canon G15 Gallery and Nikon S33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Nikon S33
G15 | S33 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Canon G15
S33 | G15 | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | ![]() | September 2012 | More modern by 29 months |
Common features in the Canon G15 and Nikon S33
G15 | S33 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Canon G15 vs Nikon S33 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon G15 vs Nikon S33 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G15-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S33-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G15-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S33-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G15-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S33-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon G15 vs Nikon S33 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon G15 vs Nikon S33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon G15 vs Nikon S33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G15-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S33-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon G15 vs Nikon S33 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G15 | Nikon Coolpix S33 | |
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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 |