Canon G15 vs Nikon S8100

Below is a in depth review of the Canon G15 vs Nikon S8100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the S8100 (12MP) is fairly similar but the G15 (1/1.7") and S8100 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The G15 was introduced 2 years later than the S8100 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the G15 matches up against the S8100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G15 and Nikon Coolpix S8100. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G15 Gallery and Nikon S8100 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon G15 offers physical measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Nikon S8100 has dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Look at the Canon G15 vs Nikon S8100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the G15 vs the S8100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and S8100 is 86 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G15 and S8100.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The G15 has got the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier. The newer G15 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.