Canon G15 vs Samsung NX mini

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon G15 vs Samsung NX mini, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and NX mini (1") use different sensor measurements.

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The G15 was manufactured 18 months earlier than the NX mini which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon G15 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the G15 matches up vs the NX mini in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G15 and Samsung NX mini. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G15 Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon G15 features outer 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) and the Samsung NX mini has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Canon G15 vs Samsung NX mini in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the G15 vs the NX mini.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and NX mini is 86 and 93 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G15 and NX mini.

Plainly, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G15 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX mini will give greater detail due to its extra 8.5MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older G15 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.