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Canon G15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Canon G15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Canon G15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Superseded the Canon G12
  • Later Model is Canon G16
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 G15 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Canon G15

 Galaxy Camera G15 
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon G15 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 G15 Galaxy Camera 
LaunchedSeptember 2012February 2013Similar generation
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution922k922kIdentical 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).

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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.

Canon G15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon G15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Portrait photography camera
48
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
40
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G15 Street photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography highlights
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (352 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (300g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 Sports photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography info
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (350 shots)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
50
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G15 Travel photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography features
61
better than average battery power (350 shots)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (352 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
69
lighter than average in class (300g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 Landscape photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography features
55
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (350 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse function
50
focusing manually
pretty wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G15 Vlogging details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging details
33
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (352g)
37
pretty wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic support
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Canon G15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Canon PowerShot G15Samsung Galaxy Camera
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