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Canon G15 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Canon G15 vs Samsung SL30 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
  • Succeeded the Canon G12
  • Refreshed by Canon G16
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternative Name is ES15
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Canon G15 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon G15 vs Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is very comparable but the G15 (1/1.7") and SL30 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The G15 was announced 3 years later than the SL30 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the G15 matches up vs the SL30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Samsung SL30

 G15 SL30 
RevealedSeptember 2012February 2009More recent by 44 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Canon G15

 SL30 G15 

Common features in the Canon G15 and Samsung SL30

 G15 SL30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon G15 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G15 provides external measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL30 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the G15 versus the SL30.

Canon G15 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and SL30 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The visual below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G15 and SL30.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G15 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Canon G15 will show more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer G15 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G15 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Portrait photography camera
48
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
25
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G15 Street photography features
Samsung SL30 Street photography features
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (352g)
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Sports photography camera
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G15
Travel photography with Samsung SL30
61
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (352 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 Landscape photography details
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography details
55
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse mode
22
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G15 Vlogging information
Samsung SL30 Vlogging information
33
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
heavier than competition in class (352 grams)
25
offers face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Canon G15 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Samsung SL30
 Canon PowerShot G15Samsung SL30
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot G15 Samsung SL30
Also called - ES15
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-09-17 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 352 gr (0.78 lbs) 140 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $499 $93