Canon G15 vs Sony S2000
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Canon G15 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Introduced January 2010

Canon G15 vs Sony S2000 Overview
Following is a extensive comparison of the Canon G15 versus Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is pretty close but the G15 (1/1.7") and S2000 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

The G15 was revealed 2 years after the S2000 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the G15 grades vs the S2000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon G15 vs Sony S2000 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G15 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The full galleries are provided at Canon G15 Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Sony S2000
G15 | S2000 | |||
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Introduced | September 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 33 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Canon G15
S2000 | G15 |
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Common features in the Canon G15 and Sony S2000
G15 | S2000 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Canon G15 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G15 provides physical measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Canon G15 versus Sony S2000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the G15 vs the S2000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and S2000 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G15 and S2000.
To sum up, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G15 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Canon G15 will result in extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern G15 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

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Canon G15 vs Sony S2000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-09-17 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 5 | Bionz |
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 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 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT PureColor II G LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 1s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1200s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 grams (0.78 lbs) | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
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 format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-10L | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $499 | $225 |