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Canon G15 vs Nikon S9500

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40

Canon G15 vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs

Canon G15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 352g - 107 x 76 x 40mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Superseded the Canon G12
  • Later Model is Canon G16
Nikon S9500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-550mm (F) lens
  • 205g - 110 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon S9300
  • Replacement is Nikon S9700
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Canon G15 vs Nikon S9500 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon G15 vs Nikon S9500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and S9500 (18MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and S9500 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The G15 was revealed 4 months earlier than the S9500 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the G15 matches up versus the S9500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Nikon S9500

 G15 S9500 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display resolution922k614kClearer display (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Canon G15

 S9500 G15 

Common features in the Canon G15 and Nikon S9500

 G15 S9500 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012January 2013Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon G15 vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon G15 comes with 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) while the Nikon S9500 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Canon G15 vs Nikon S9500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the G15 vs the S9500.

Canon G15 vs Nikon S9500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G15 and S9500 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Nikon S9500 top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G15 and S9500.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G15 having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon S9500 will show more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively.

Canon G15 vs Nikon S9500 sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9500 as a Portrait photography camera
48
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
31
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G15 Street photography information
Nikon S9500 Street photography information
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (352 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 Sports photography advice
Nikon S9500 Sports photography advice
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
great battery (350 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
42
great zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (230 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G15 Travel photography info
Nikon S9500 Travel photography info
61
great battery (350 shots)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (352g)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (550mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 Landscape photography features
Nikon S9500 Landscape photography features
55
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (350 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse function
46
pretty wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G15 Vlogging factors
Nikon S9500 Vlogging factors
33
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
heavier than others in class (352 grams)
36
pretty wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
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Canon G15 vs Nikon S9500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Nikon S9500
 Canon PowerShot G15Nikon Coolpix S9500
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot G15 Nikon Coolpix S9500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-09-17 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-550mm (22.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G LCD OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 7.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 352 gr (0.78 lb) 205 gr (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 photographs 230 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-10L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $499 $230