Canon G15 vs Sony W690
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Canon G15 vs Sony W690 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
- Introduced February 2012
Photography Glossary Canon G15 vs Sony W690 Overview
Following is a complete overview of the Canon G15 versus Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and W690 (16MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and W690 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe G15 was launched 7 months after the W690 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the G15 scores against the W690 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G15 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Sony W690
| G15 | W690 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2012 |  | February 2012 | More modern by 7 months |
| Focus manually |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Canon G15
| W690 | G15 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon G15 and Sony W690
| G15 | W690 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Canon G15 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon G15 comes with outside 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 W690 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the G15 compared to the W690.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G15 and W690 is 86 and 95 respectively.
Canon G15 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G15 and W690.
As you have seen, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G15 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony W690 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher G15 should have an edge in sensor technology.
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Canon G15 vs Sony W690 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Sony |
| Model | Canon PowerShot G15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2012-09-17 | 2012-02-28 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 922k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | TFT PureColor II G LCD | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 352g (0.78 lb) | 142g (0.31 lb) |
| Dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 pictures | 220 pictures |
| Battery form | 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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $499 | $297 |