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Canon G15 vs Sony W610

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon G15 vs Sony W610 Key Specs

Canon G15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 352g - 107 x 76 x 40mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Superseded the Canon G12
  • Replacement is Canon G16
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Canon G15 vs Sony W610 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Canon G15 versus Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is relatively close but the G15 (1/1.7") and W610 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The G15 was released 9 months after the W610 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the G15 matches up vs the W610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Sony W610

 G15 W610 
LaunchedSeptember 2012January 2012Newer by 9 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Canon G15

 W610 G15 

Common features in the Canon G15 and Sony W610

 G15 W610 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon G15 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G15 has physical 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 W610 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Canon G15 versus Sony W610 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the G15 and the W610.

Canon G15 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and W610 is 86 and 97 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G15 and W610.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G15 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony W610 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger G15 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon G15 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W610 as a Portrait photography camera
48
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G15 as a Street photography camera
Sony W610 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than average (352 grams)
56
lighter than average (113g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W610 as a Sports photography camera
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
great battery life (350 per charge)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G15
Travel photography with Sony W610
61
great battery life (350 CIPA)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (352 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
69
lighter than average (113 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G15
Landscape photography with Sony W610
55
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse recording
33
really wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G15 Vlogging information
Sony W610 Vlogging information
33
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
heavier than average (352g)
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than average (113 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon G15 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Sony W610
 Canon PowerShot G15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot G15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-09-17 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 352g (0.78 lb) 113g (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 46 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 165 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos 250 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L NP-BN
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, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $499 $200