Canon G15 vs Samsung SL30
86 Imaging
37 Features
58 Overall
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95 Imaging
33 Features
14 Overall
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Canon G15 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
(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

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.

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.

Canon G15 vs Samsung SL30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G15 & Samsung SL30. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G15 Gallery & Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Samsung SL30
G15 | SL30 | |||
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Revealed | September 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 44 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Canon G15
SL30 | G15 |
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Common features in the Canon G15 and Samsung SL30
G15 | SL30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Canon G15 vs Samsung SL30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G15 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G15 | Samsung SL30 | |
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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 |