Canon G15 vs Nikon S620

Here is a detailed overview of the Canon G15 vs Nikon S620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the S620 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the G15 (1/1.7") and S620 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The G15 was revealed 3 years later than the S620 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the G15 grades versus the S620 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G15 and Nikon Coolpix S620. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G15 Gallery and Nikon S620 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon G15 enjoys external 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 S620 has dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the G15 compared to the S620.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and S620 is 86 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The visual here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G15 and S620.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor sizing. The G15 features the larger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF easier. The younger G15 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.