Canon G15 vs Nikon S6300
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Canon G15 vs Nikon S6300 Key Specs
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- 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

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.

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.

Canon G15 vs Nikon S6300 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G15 & Nikon Coolpix S6300. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G15 Gallery & Nikon S6300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Nikon S6300
G15 | S6300 | |||
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Launched | September 2012 | ![]() | February 2012 | Fresher by 8 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Canon G15
S6300 | G15 |
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Common features in the Canon G15 and Nikon S6300
G15 | S6300 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Canon G15 vs Nikon S6300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G15 | Nikon Coolpix S6300 | |
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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 |