Canon G15 vs Olympus SH-1

Here is a extensive overview of the Canon G15 versus Olympus SH-1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and SH-1 (16MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and SH-1 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The G15 was brought out 18 months earlier than the SH-1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the G15 grades vs the SH-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G15 & Olympus Stylus SH-1. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G15 Gallery & Olympus SH-1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon G15 offers exterior measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Olympus SH-1 has specifications of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G15 versus Olympus SH-1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the G15 and the SH-1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and SH-1 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G15 and SH-1.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G15 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus SH-1 will give you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older G15 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.