Canon G15 vs Sony TX100V

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon G15 vs Sony TX100V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and TX100V (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The G15 was launched 21 months later than the TX100V which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon G15 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the G15 matches up vs the TX100V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G15 Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon G15 has got outside dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Canon G15 vs Sony TX100V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the G15 versus the TX100V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and TX100V is 86 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G15 and TX100V.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G15 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony TX100V will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger G15 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.