Canon G15 vs Sony W730
Portability
86 Imaging
37 Features
58 Overall
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86 Imaging
37 Features
58 Overall
45
Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
33 Overall
37
96 Imaging
40 Features
33 Overall
37
Canon G15 vs Sony W730 Key Specs
Canon G15
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Sony W730
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
- Announced January 2013
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Below, we are contrasting the Canon G15 vs Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and W730 (16MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and W730 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.
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Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the G15 matches up against the W730 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G15 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The entire galleries are available at Canon G15 Gallery & Sony W730 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Sony W730
| G15 | W730 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Canon G15
| W730 | G15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon G15 and Sony W730
| G15 | W730 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2012 |  | January 2013 | Same age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Canon G15 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G15 enjoys external measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Sony W730 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the G15 against the W730.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G15 and W730 is 86 and 96 respectively.
Canon G15 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The image here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G15 and W730.
Plainly, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G15 because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony W730 will render extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Canon G15 Portrait photography details
Sony W730 Portrait photography details
manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street photography with Sony W730
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (352g)
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than average (122g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports photography with Canon G15
Sports photography with Sony W730
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
great battery life (350 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel photography with Canon G15
Travel photography with Sony W730
great battery life (350 shots)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (352 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
lighter than average (122g)
has focus by touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Canon G15 Landscape photography advice
Sony W730 Landscape photography advice
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (350 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse function
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
heavier than others in class (352g)
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than average (122g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Canon G15 vs Sony W730 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot G15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2012-09-17 | 2013-01-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-224mm (9.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.3-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | TFT PureColor II G LCD | TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 2 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | 2.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 352 gr (0.78 lbs) | 122 gr (0.27 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
| 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 images | 240 images |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NB-10L | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $499 | $138 |
