Canon G15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon G15 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The G15 was introduced 15 months prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the G15 grades vs the Galaxy Camera 2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G15 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The whole galleries are available at Canon G15 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G15 has exterior measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Compare the Canon G15 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the G15 and the Galaxy Camera 2.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G15 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 86 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G15 and Galaxy Camera 2.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G15 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged G15 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.