Canon G15 vs Sony S930
86 Imaging
37 Features
58 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Canon G15 vs Sony S930 Key Specs
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 320 x 240 video
- 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
- 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2009
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Lets look much closer at the Canon G15 versus Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is very similar but the G15 (1/1.7") and S930 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.
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Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the G15 matches up versus the S930 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The full galleries are provided at Canon G15 Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Sony S930
| G15 | S930 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2012 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 45 months |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.6") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 112k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Canon G15
| S930 | G15 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon G15 and Sony S930
| G15 | S930 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Canon G15 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon G15 comes with external dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Sony S930 has proportions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Canon G15 versus Sony S930 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the G15 and the S930.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G15 and S930 is 86 and 94 respectively.
Canon G15 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G15 and S930.
Clearly, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G15 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon G15 will offer you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger G15 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon G15 vs Sony S930 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot G15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2012-09-17 | 2009-01-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 38-108mm (2.8x) |
| Highest aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/2.9-5.4 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 2.4" |
| Resolution of screen | 922k dots | 112k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | TFT PureColor II G LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 1/8 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | - |
| 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) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 320x240 |
| Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 352g (0.78 pounds) | 167g (0.37 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
| 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 pictures | - |
| Battery style | 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 / PRo-HG Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $499 | $219 |