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Canon G15 vs Nikon S5300

Portability
86
Imaging
36
Features
58
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Canon G15 vs Nikon S5300 Key Specs

Canon G15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 352g - 107 x 76 x 40mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Superseded the Canon G12
  • New Model is Canon G16
Nikon S5300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Canon G15 vs Nikon S5300 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Canon G15 versus Nikon S5300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and S5300 (16MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and S5300 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The G15 was brought out 15 months earlier than the S5300 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the G15 scores versus the S5300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Nikon S5300

 G15 S5300 
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Canon G15

 S5300 G15 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014September 2012Newer by 15 months

Common features in the Canon G15 and Nikon S5300

 G15 S5300 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon G15 vs Nikon S5300 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon G15 enjoys 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) while the Nikon S5300 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the G15 vs the S5300.

Canon G15 vs Nikon S5300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G15 and S5300 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Nikon S5300 top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Nikon S5300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The image underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G15 and S5300.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G15 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon S5300 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged G15 will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon G15 vs Nikon S5300 sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Nikon S5300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Nikon S5300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S5300 as a Portrait photography camera
48
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
41
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G15 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S5300 as a Street photography camera
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (352 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (138 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S5300 Sports photography highlights
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (350 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G15 Travel photography information
Nikon S5300 Travel photography information
61
good battery (350 shots)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (352g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
66
lighter than competition in class (138 grams)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S5300 Landscape photography highlights
54
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (350 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse recording
46
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery life (180 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G15 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S5300 as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
heavier than others in class (352 grams)
35
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (138 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Canon G15 vs Nikon S5300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Nikon S5300
 Canon PowerShot G15Nikon Coolpix S5300
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot G15 Nikon Coolpix S5300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-09-17 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-208mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT PureColor II G LCD TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 352 gr (0.78 pounds) 138 gr (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 180 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-10L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $499 $180