Canon G15 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ
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Canon G15 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Released February 2010
- Older Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
- Successor is Olympus SP-610UZ
Canon G15 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Canon G15 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is very comparable but the G15 (1/1.7") and SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe G15 was manufactured 2 years later than the SP-600 UZ and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the G15 scores against the SP-600 UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon G15 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G15 & Olympus SP-600 UZ. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G15 Gallery & Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
G15 | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Released | September 2012 | February 2010 | Fresher by 32 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Canon G15
SP-600 UZ | G15 |
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Common features in the Canon G15 and Olympus SP-600 UZ
G15 | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Canon G15 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G15 has got outside dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Olympus SP-600 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon G15 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the G15 and the SP-600 UZ.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G15 and SP-600 UZ is 86 and 69 respectively.
Canon G15 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G15 and SP-600 UZ.
As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same megapixels but different sensor sizing. The G15 provides the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The more recent G15 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
Canon G15 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon G15 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications
Canon PowerShot G15 | Olympus SP-600 UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G15 | Olympus SP-600 UZ |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-09-17 | 2010-02-02 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5 | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 143 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-420mm (15.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.5-5.4 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT PureColor II G LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 1/2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 3.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 352 gr (0.78 pounds) | 455 gr (1.00 pounds) |
Dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-10L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $499 | $189 |