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Canon G15 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon G15 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Canon G15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Old Model is Canon G12
  • Renewed by Canon G16
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as IT100
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Canon G15 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Canon G15 and Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is relatively close but the G15 (1/1.7") and SL820 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The G15 was launched 3 years after the SL820 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the G15 matches up against the SL820 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Samsung SL820

 G15 SL820 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012February 2009Newer by 44 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Canon G15

 SL820 G15 

Common features in the Canon G15 and Samsung SL820

 G15 SL820 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon G15 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G15 features physical measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has sizing of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Canon G15 and Samsung SL820 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the G15 against the SL820.

Canon G15 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G15 and SL820 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G15 and SL820.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The G15 provides the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The newer G15 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G15 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 Portrait photography information
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography information
48
manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
26
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G15 Street photography factors
Samsung SL820 Street photography factors
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (352g)
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 Sports photography info
Samsung SL820 Sports photography info
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (350 shots)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G15 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Travel photography camera
61
good battery life (350 CIPA)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (352 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
57
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography highlights
55
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (350 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
32
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G15 Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL820 Vlogging highlights
33
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (352 grams)
27
relatively wide (28mm)
offers face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon G15 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Samsung SL820
 Canon PowerShot G15Samsung SL820
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot G15 Samsung SL820
Also referred to as - IT100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-09-17 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.50 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 352 grams (0.78 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 46 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 165 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $499 $280