Canon G15 vs Nikon S9300

The following is a extended overview of the Canon G15 vs Nikon S9300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and S9300 (16MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and S9300 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The G15 was introduced 3 months after the S9300 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the G15 scores against the S9300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G15 and Nikon Coolpix S9300. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G15 Gallery and Nikon S9300 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon G15 offers external dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9300 has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Canon G15 vs Nikon S9300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the G15 against the S9300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G15 and S9300 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The pic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G15 and S9300.

Plainly, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G15 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon S9300 will resolve extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.