Canon G15 vs Nikon W300

Here is a complete comparison of the Canon G15 and Nikon W300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and W300 (16MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and W300 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The G15 was introduced 5 years before the W300 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the G15 grades versus the W300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G15 and Nikon Coolpix W300. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G15 Gallery and Nikon W300 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G15 features external measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Nikon W300 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the G15 compared to the W300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and W300 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The graphic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G15 and W300.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G15 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon W300 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older G15 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.