Canon G15 vs Nikon S4300
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Canon G15 vs Nikon S4300 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
- Introduced February 2012
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Its time to look much closer at the Canon G15 vs Nikon S4300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and S4300 (16MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and S4300 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.
Mastering Nature Photography with a Digital Microscope CameraThe G15 was released 8 months later than the S4300 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the G15 grades vs the S4300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G15 & Nikon Coolpix S4300. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G15 Gallery & Nikon S4300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Nikon S4300
| G15 | S4300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2012 |  | February 2012 | More recent by 8 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Canon G15
| S4300 | G15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon G15 and Nikon S4300
| G15 | S4300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Canon G15 vs Nikon S4300 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon G15 comes with 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 S4300 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the G15 compared to the S4300.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G15 and S4300 is 86 and 95 respectively.
Canon G15 vs Nikon S4300 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G15 and S4300.
As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G15 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon S4300 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent G15 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon G15 vs Nikon S4300 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G15 | Nikon Coolpix S4300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | Canon PowerShot G15 | Nikon Coolpix S4300 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2012-09-17 | 2012-02-01 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| 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 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-156mm (6.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.5-6.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 922k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | TFT PureColor II G LCD | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | - |
| 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 | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/2000s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | 352 gr (0.78 pounds) | 139 gr (0.31 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| 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 photos | 180 photos |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NB-10L | EN-EL19 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $499 | $119 |