Canon G15 vs Olympus 6000
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Canon G15 vs Olympus 6000 Key Specs
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- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
- Introduced July 2009
- Alternative Name is mju Tough 6000
Canon G15 vs Olympus 6000 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Canon G15 vs Olympus 6000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is relatively close but the G15 (1/1.7") and 6000 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe G15 was manufactured 3 years after the 6000 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the G15 scores against the 6000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon G15 vs Olympus 6000 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G15 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G15 Gallery and Olympus 6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Olympus 6000
G15 | 6000 | |||
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Introduced | September 2012 | July 2009 | Newer by 40 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Canon G15
6000 | G15 |
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Common features in the Canon G15 and Olympus 6000
G15 | 6000 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Canon G15 vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon G15 comes with external measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6000 has dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Examine the Canon G15 vs Olympus 6000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the G15 against the 6000.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G15 and 6000 is 86 and 94 respectively.
Canon G15 vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The pic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G15 and 6000.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G15 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon G15 will render greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer G15 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon G15 vs Olympus 6000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G15 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G15 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 |
Also called | - | mju Tough 6000 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-09-17 | 2009-07-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 50 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT PureColor II G LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 1/4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 352 gr (0.78 pounds) | 179 gr (0.39 pounds) |
Dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
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 | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-10L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $499 | $259 |