Canon G15 vs Nikon S800c
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Canon G15 vs Nikon S800c Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
- Launched February 2013
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Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon G15 vs Nikon S800c, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and S800c (16MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and S800c (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe G15 was revealed 4 months earlier than the S800c and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the G15 scores versus the S800c when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Nikon S800c
| G15 | S800c | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 819k | Sharper screen (+103k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Canon G15
| S800c | G15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3.5" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon G15 and Nikon S800c
| G15 | S800c | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2012 |  | February 2013 | Same generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Canon G15 vs Nikon S800c Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon G15 comes with exterior 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 S800c has specifications of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the G15 against the S800c.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G15 and S800c is 86 and 93 respectively.
Canon G15 vs Nikon S800c Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The picture underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G15 and S800c.
To sum up, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G15 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon S800c will provide greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively.
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Canon G15 vs Nikon S800c Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G15 | Nikon Coolpix S800c | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | Canon PowerShot G15 | Nikon Coolpix S800c |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2012-09-17 | 2013-02-04 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Digic 5 | Expeed C2 |
| 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 surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Display resolution | 922 thousand dots | 819 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | TFT PureColor II G LCD | OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 352 grams (0.78 lb) | 184 grams (0.41 lb) |
| Dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 46 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 19.9 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.5 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 165 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 pictures | 140 pictures |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NB-10L | EN-EL12 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $499 | $290 |