Canon G15 vs Nikon S9100

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon G15 and Nikon S9100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is very close but the G15 (1/1.7") and S9100 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The G15 was unveiled 15 months after the S9100 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the G15 scores versus the S9100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G15 and Nikon Coolpix S9100. The full galleries are provided at Canon G15 Gallery and Nikon S9100 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon G15 has got outer measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Nikon S9100 has specifications of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Canon G15 and Nikon S9100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the G15 against the S9100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G15 and S9100 is 86 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G15 and S9100.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The G15 has the larger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field easier. The more modern G15 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.