Canon G15 vs Nikon S5300
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Canon G15 vs Nikon S5300 Key Specs
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- 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

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.

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.

Canon G15 vs Nikon S5300 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G15 & Nikon Coolpix S5300. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G15 Gallery & Nikon S5300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Nikon S5300
G15 | S5300 | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Canon G15
S5300 | G15 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | September 2012 | Newer by 15 months |
Common features in the Canon G15 and Nikon S5300
G15 | S5300 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
See the Canon G15 versus Nikon S5300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Canon G15 vs Nikon S5300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G15 | Nikon Coolpix S5300 | |
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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 |