Canon G15 vs Olympus VG-160
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Canon G15 vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012
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Following is a extensive review of the Canon G15 and Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is pretty close but the G15 (1/1.7") and VG-160 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe G15 was released 9 months after the VG-160 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the G15 grades against the VG-160 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G15 and Olympus VG-160. The complete galleries are available at Canon G15 Gallery and Olympus VG-160 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Olympus VG-160
| G15 | VG-160 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2012 |  | January 2012 | More modern by 9 months |
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Canon G15
| VG-160 | G15 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon G15 and Olympus VG-160
| G15 | VG-160 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Canon G15 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G15 features outer dimensions 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 VG-160 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Examine the Canon G15 and Olympus VG-160 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the G15 compared to the VG-160.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and VG-160 is 86 and 96 respectively.
Canon G15 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G15 and VG-160.
As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G15 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus VG-160 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer G15 should have an edge in sensor tech.
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Canon G15 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G15 | Olympus VG-160 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot G15 | Olympus VG-160 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2012-09-17 | 2012-01-10 |
| 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 area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/2.8-6.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 7cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | TFT PureColor II G LCD | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | 4.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/2000s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 352g (0.78 lbs) | 125g (0.28 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 photographs | 165 photographs |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NB-10L | LI-70B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $499 | $90 |
