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Canon G15 vs Nikon S6300

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Canon G15 vs Nikon S6300 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
  • Announced September 2012
  • Older Model is Canon G12
  • Successor is Canon G16
Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Canon G15 vs Nikon S6300 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Canon G15 vs Nikon S6300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and S6300 (16MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and S6300 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The G15 was launched 8 months later than the S6300 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the G15 matches up against the S6300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Nikon S6300

 G15 S6300 
LaunchedSeptember 2012February 2012Fresher by 8 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Canon G15

 S6300 G15 

Common features in the Canon G15 and Nikon S6300

 G15 S6300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon G15 vs Nikon S6300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon G15 comes with exterior dimensions 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 S6300 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Canon G15 vs Nikon S6300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the G15 versus the S6300.

Canon G15 vs Nikon S6300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G15 and S6300 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Nikon S6300 top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Nikon S6300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The graphic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G15 and S6300.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G15 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon S6300 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer G15 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G15 vs Nikon S6300 sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 Portrait photography details
Nikon S6300 Portrait photography details
48
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G15 Street photography information
Nikon S6300 Street photography information
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (352 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 Sports photography advice
Nikon S6300 Sports photography advice
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
great battery pack (350 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G15 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6300 as a Travel photography camera
61
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (352 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
68
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G15
Landscape photography with Nikon S6300
55
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (350 shots)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse function
38
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G15 Vlogging information
Nikon S6300 Vlogging information
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (352g)
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Canon G15 vs Nikon S6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Nikon S6300
 Canon PowerShot G15Nikon Coolpix S6300
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot G15 Nikon Coolpix S6300
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-09-17 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT PureColor II G LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 352 gr (0.78 pounds) 160 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 230 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-10L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $499 $200