Canon G15 vs Samsung SL820
86 Imaging
37 Features
58 Overall
45
94 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
28
Canon G15 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs
(Full Review)
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Canon G15 vs Samsung SL820 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G15 & Samsung SL820. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G15 Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Samsung SL820
G15 | SL820 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | September 2012 | February 2009 | Newer by 44 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper 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 type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G15 and SL820 is 86 and 94 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Canon G15 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G15 | Samsung 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 |