Canon G15 vs Sony HX9V
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Canon G15 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
- Announced July 2011
Photography Glossary Canon G15 vs Sony HX9V Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Canon G15 vs Sony HX9V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and HX9V (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe G15 was revealed 15 months later than the HX9V making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the G15 grades vs the HX9V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G15 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G15 Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Sony HX9V
| G15 | HX9V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2012 |  | July 2011 | Fresher by 15 months |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 921k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Canon G15
| HX9V | G15 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon G15 and Sony HX9V
| G15 | HX9V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Canon G15 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G15 comes with outer measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Examine the Canon G15 vs Sony HX9V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the G15 against the HX9V.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G15 and HX9V is 86 and 91 respectively.
Canon G15 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G15 and HX9V.
Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G15 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony HX9V will show greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher G15 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon G15 vs Sony HX9V Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Sony |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot G15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2012-09-17 | 2011-07-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Digic 5 | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 922 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | TFT PureColor II G LCD | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/2000s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 352 gr (0.78 lb) | 245 gr (0.54 lb) |
| Dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| 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 images | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-10L | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $499 | $328 |