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Canon G15 vs Olympus 6000

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon G15 vs Olympus 6000 Key Specs

Canon G15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 352g - 107 x 76 x 40mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Older Model is Canon G12
  • Renewed by Canon G16
Olympus 6000
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Olympus 6000

 G15 6000 
IntroducedSeptember 2012July 2009Newer by 40 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Canon G15

 6000 G15 

Common features in the Canon G15 and Olympus 6000

 G15 6000 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon G15 vs Olympus 6000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G15 and 6000 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Olympus 6000 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon G15 vs Olympus 6000 sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 6000 as a Portrait photography camera
48
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G15
Street photography with Olympus 6000
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (352g)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G15
Sports photography with Olympus 6000
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery (350 shots)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no shutter priority
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G15 Travel photography highlights
Olympus 6000 Travel photography highlights
61
better than average battery (350 per charge)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (352g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
61
environment proof
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 6000 as a Landscape photography camera
55
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse recording
35
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G15 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 6000 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (352g)
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Canon G15 vs Olympus 6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Olympus 6000
 Canon PowerShot G15Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
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