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Canon G15 vs Sony W710

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon G15 vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Canon G15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 352g - 107 x 76 x 40mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon G12
  • New Model is Canon G16
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon G15 vs Sony W710 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Canon G15 versus Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and W710 (16MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and W710 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The G15 was announced 3 months earlier than the W710 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the G15 matches up against the W710 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Sony W710

 G15 W710 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Canon G15

 W710 G15 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon G15 and Sony W710

 G15 W710 
LaunchedSeptember 2012January 2013Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon G15 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G15 comes with physical dimensions 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 W710 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the G15 against the W710.

Canon G15 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G15 and W710 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The picture here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G15 and W710.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G15 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony W710 will produce extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively.

Canon G15 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 Portrait photography factors
Sony W710 Portrait photography factors
48
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G15
Street photography with Sony W710
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than average in class (352g)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competitors (114g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 Sports photography advice
Sony W710 Sports photography advice
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G15 Travel photography information
Sony W710 Travel photography information
61
great battery pack (350 shots)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (352g)
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than competitors (114g)
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G15
Landscape photography with Sony W710
55
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (350 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse mode
39
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G15 Vlogging details
Sony W710 Vlogging details
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (352 grams)
34
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Canon G15 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Sony W710
 Canon PowerShot G15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot G15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-09-17 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT PureColor II G LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 352 grams (0.78 pounds) 114 grams (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 240 pictures
Battery style 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $499 $90