Canon G15 vs Nikon S3300
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Canon G15 vs Nikon S3300 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
- Released February 2012
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Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon G15 and Nikon S3300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and S3300 (16MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and S3300 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe G15 was manufactured 8 months after the S3300 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the G15 scores against the S3300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G15 and Nikon Coolpix S3300. The entire galleries are available at Canon G15 Gallery and Nikon S3300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Nikon S3300
| G15 | S3300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2012 |  | February 2012 | More modern by 8 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Canon G15
| S3300 | G15 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon G15 and Nikon S3300
| G15 | S3300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither has Touch screen |
Canon G15 vs Nikon S3300 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G15 has outer measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Nikon S3300 has dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the G15 and the S3300.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and S3300 is 86 and 96 respectively.
Canon G15 vs Nikon S3300 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G15 and S3300.
Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G15 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Nikon S3300 will show greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer G15 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon G15 vs Nikon S3300 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G15 | Nikon Coolpix S3300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot G15 | Nikon Coolpix S3300 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2012-09-17 | 2012-02-01 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Digic 5 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-156mm (6.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.5-6.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | TFT PureColor II G LCD | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
| 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 speed | 2.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
| 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 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 352g (0.78 lb) | 128g (0.28 lb) |
| Dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 46 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 19.9 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.5 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 165 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 images | 180 images |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NB-10L | EN-EL19 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $499 | $99 |