Canon G15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera
86 Imaging
37 Features
58 Overall
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90 Imaging
40 Features
55 Overall
46
Canon G15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Launched February 2013
- Alternate Name is Wi-Fi
Canon G15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview
The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon G15 and Samsung Galaxy Camera, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe G15 was brought out 5 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the G15 grades versus the Galaxy Camera with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon G15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G15 and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G15 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
G15 | Galaxy Camera |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Canon G15
Galaxy Camera | G15 | |||
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Screen dimension | 4.8" | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon G15 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
G15 | Galaxy Camera | |||
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Launched | September 2012 | February 2013 | Similar generation | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 922k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Canon G15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon G15 has got physical measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).
See the Canon G15 and Samsung Galaxy Camera in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the G15 and the Galaxy Camera.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G15 and Galaxy Camera is 86 and 90 respectively.
Canon G15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G15 and Galaxy Camera.
Plainly, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G15 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy Camera will deliver more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively.
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Canon G15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications
Canon PowerShot G15 | Samsung Galaxy Camera | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G15 | Samsung Galaxy Camera |
Also called | - | Wi-Fi |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-09-17 | 2013-02-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 5 | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 4.8 inch |
Screen resolution | 922k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT PureColor II G LCD | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 16 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 352 grams (0.78 pounds) | 300 grams (0.66 pounds) |
Dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" 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 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-10L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $499 | $450 |