Canon G15 vs Olympus SP-820UZ
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Canon G15 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
- Released August 2012
- Superseded the Olympus SP-820UZ
- Later Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
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Below, we are contrasting the Canon G15 vs Olympus SP-820UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is very well matched but the G15 (1/1.7") and SP-820UZ (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.
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Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the G15 matches up versus the SP-820UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
| G15 | SP-820UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Canon G15
| SP-820UZ | G15 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon G15 and Olympus SP-820UZ
| G15 | SP-820UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2012 |  | August 2012 | Similar generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Canon G15 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon G15 has external 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-820UZ has dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).
Analyze the Canon G15 vs Olympus SP-820UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the G15 compared to the SP-820UZ.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and SP-820UZ is 86 and 69 respectively.
Canon G15 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G15 and SP-820UZ.
Clearly, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G15 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus SP-820UZ will give you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively.
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Canon G15 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G15 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Olympus |
| Model | Canon PowerShot G15 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2012-09-17 | 2012-08-21 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Digic 5 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 22-896mm (40.7x) |
| Largest aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.4-5.7 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 922 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | TFT PureColor II G LCD | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m | 15.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 352g (0.78 lb) | 485g (1.07 lb) |
| Dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 46 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 19.9 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.5 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 165 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 shots | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NB-10L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $499 | $299 |