Canon G15 vs Olympus VR-340
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Canon G15 vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.0-5.7) lens
- 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2012
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Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon G15 and Olympus VR-340, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and VR-340 (16MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and VR-340 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe G15 was manufactured 9 months later than the VR-340 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the G15 scores against the VR-340 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G15 and Olympus VR-340. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G15 Gallery and Olympus VR-340 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Olympus VR-340
| G15 | VR-340 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2012 |  | January 2012 | Fresher by 9 months |
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Canon G15
| VR-340 | G15 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon G15 and Olympus VR-340
| G15 | VR-340 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Canon G15 vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G15 enjoys exterior dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Olympus VR-340 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the G15 and the VR-340.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G15 and VR-340 is 86 and 96 respectively.
Canon G15 vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G15 and VR-340.
As you can tell, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G15 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus VR-340 will produce extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent G15 should have an edge in sensor tech.
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Canon G15 vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G15 | Olympus VR-340 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
| Model | Canon PowerShot G15 | Olympus VR-340 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2012-09-17 | 2012-01-10 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.0-5.7 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 922k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | TFT PureColor II G LCD | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m | 4.80 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 | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | - |
| 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 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 352 grams (0.78 lb) | 125 grams (0.28 lb) |
| Physical 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 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 | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NB-10L | LI-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $499 | $130 |