Canon G15 vs Sony H20
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Canon G15 vs Sony H20 Key Specs
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- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
- 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
- Announced May 2009
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Its time to look more closely at the Canon G15 versus Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the G15 (1/1.7") and H20 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.
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Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the G15 grades against the H20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G15 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The whole galleries are available at Canon G15 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Sony H20
| G15 | H20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2012 |  | May 2009 | Newer by 41 months |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Canon G15
| H20 | G15 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon G15 and Sony H20
| G15 | H20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon G15 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G15 has 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) and the Sony H20 has measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the G15 against the H20.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G15 and H20 is 86 and 87 respectively.
Canon G15 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The image here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G15 and H20.
All in all, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G15 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon G15 will resolve more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The younger G15 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Canon G15 vs Sony H20 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Sony |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot G15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2012-09-17 | 2009-05-14 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 5 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.5-4.4 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 2cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 922k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | TFT PureColor II G LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | 7.10 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/2000s | - |
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | - |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 352g (0.78 pounds) | 250g (0.55 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
| 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 photographs | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-10L | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $499 | $249 |