Canon G15 vs Nikon S5200
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Canon G15 vs Nikon S5200 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-156mm (F) lens
- 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2013
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In this article, we will be looking at the Canon G15 versus Nikon S5200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and S5200 (16MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and S5200 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe G15 was revealed 4 months earlier than the S5200 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the G15 grades versus the S5200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G15 and Nikon Coolpix S5200. The full galleries are available at Canon G15 Gallery and Nikon S5200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Nikon S5200
| G15 | S5200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Canon G15
| S5200 | G15 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon G15 and Nikon S5200
| G15 | S5200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2012 |  | January 2013 | Same generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Canon G15 vs Nikon S5200 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G15 has exterior 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 S5200 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the G15 versus the S5200.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G15 and S5200 is 86 and 95 respectively.
Canon G15 vs Nikon S5200 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G15 and S5200.
All in all, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G15 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Nikon S5200 will show extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively.
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Canon G15 vs Nikon S5200 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G15 | Nikon Coolpix S5200 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot G15 | Nikon Coolpix S5200 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2012-09-17 | 2013-01-29 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Digic 5 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| 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) |
| Highest aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | TFT PureColor II G LCD | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/2000s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | - |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| 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) | 146g (0.32 lb) |
| Dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| 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 | 160 images |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NB-10L | EN-EL19 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $499 | $130 |