Canon G15 vs Nikon D4
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Canon G15 vs Nikon D4 Key Specs
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Here, we are evaluating the Canon G15 vs Nikon D4, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro DSLR by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and D4 (16MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and D4 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe G15 was brought out 9 months later than the D4 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon G15 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D4 being a Large SLR camera.
Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the G15 scores versus the D4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Nikon D4
| G15 | D4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2012 |  | January 2012 | Fresher by 9 months |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 921k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon D4 over the Canon G15
| D4 | G15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon G15 and Nikon D4
| G15 | D4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Canon G15 vs Nikon D4 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon G15 has exterior 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) while the Nikon D4 has dimensions of 160mm x 157mm x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the G15 against the D4.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G15 and D4 is 86 and 50 respectively.
Canon G15 vs Nikon D4 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The visual below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G15 and D4.
All in all, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G15 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Nikon D4 will give you more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The newer G15 will have an edge in sensor tech.
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Canon G15 vs Nikon D4 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G15 | Nikon D4 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot G15 | Nikon D4 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Pro DSLR |
| Introduced | 2012-09-17 | 2012-01-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Large SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 5 | Expeed 3 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 36 x 23.9mm |
| Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 860.4mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 5:4 and 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4928 x 3280 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 204800 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Min boosted ISO | - | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 51 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Nikon F |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 309 |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3.2" |
| Resolution of display | 922 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | TFT PureColor II G LCD | TFT color LCD with brightness control |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Optional |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 352g (0.78 pounds) | 1340g (2.95 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 160 x 157 x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 46 | 89 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 19.9 | 24.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.5 | 13.1 |
| DXO Low light rating | 165 | 2965 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 pictures | 2600 pictures |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NB-10L | EN-EL18 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2-20 seconds, 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | CompactFlash, XQD |
| Card slots | 1 | Two |
| Retail pricing | $499 | $4,500 |
