Canon G15 vs Nikon S5100

The following is a comprehensive review of the Canon G15 versus Nikon S5100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the S5100 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the G15 (1/1.7") and S5100 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The G15 was released 2 years after the S5100 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the G15 scores against the S5100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G15 & Nikon Coolpix S5100. The complete galleries are available at Canon G15 Gallery & Nikon S5100 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon G15 enjoys physical dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Nikon S5100 has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the G15 compared to the S5100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G15 and S5100 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The picture here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G15 and S5100.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The G15 comes with the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The younger G15 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.