Canon G15 vs Olympus TG-610
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Canon G15 vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs
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(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2011
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Below is a complete analysis of the Canon G15 versus Olympus TG-610, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is very similar but the G15 (1/1.7") and TG-610 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.
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Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the G15 grades vs the TG-610 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Olympus TG-610
| G15 | TG-610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2012 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 21 months |
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 920k | Sharper display (+2k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Canon G15
| TG-610 | G15 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon G15 and Olympus TG-610
| G15 | TG-610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Canon G15 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G15 has got external measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Olympus TG-610 has measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the G15 against the TG-610.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and TG-610 is 86 and 93 respectively.
Canon G15 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The graphic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G15 and TG-610.
All in all, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G15 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Olympus TG-610 will deliver greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent G15 should have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Canon G15 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G15 | Olympus TG-610 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Olympus |
| Model | Canon PowerShot G15 | Olympus TG-610 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Announced | 2012-09-17 | 2011-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Digic 5 | TruePic III+ |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.9-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 922k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | TFT PureColor II G LCD | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m | 4.20 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/2000s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 352 grams (0.78 lb) | 190 grams (0.42 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
| 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 photos | 210 photos |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NB-10L | LI-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $499 | $223 |