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Canon G15 vs Sony W800

Portability
86
Imaging
36
Features
58
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38

Canon G15 vs Sony W800 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
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Older Model is Canon G12
  • Refreshed by Canon G16
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Canon G15 vs Sony W800 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon G15 and Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and W800 (20MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and W800 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The G15 was unveiled 17 months earlier than the W800 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the G15 matches up against the W800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Sony W800

 G15 W800 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Canon G15

 W800 G15 
IntroducedFebruary 2014September 2012More recent by 17 months

Common features in the Canon G15 and Sony W800

 G15 W800 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon G15 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon G15 features physical 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) and the Sony W800 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the G15 versus the W800.

Canon G15 vs Sony W800 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and W800 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The graphic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G15 and W800.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G15 using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony W800 will produce extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older G15 will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon G15 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W800 as a Portrait photography camera
48
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
37
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G15 as a Street photography camera
Sony W800 as a Street photography camera
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (352 grams)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (125 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G15
Sports photography with Sony W800
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
good battery life (350 CIPA)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G15 Travel photography factors
Sony W800 Travel photography factors
61
good battery life (350 per charge)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (352 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
70
lighter than average (125g)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W800 as a Landscape photography camera
54
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse recording
40
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G15 Vlogging details
Sony W800 Vlogging details
33
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (352 grams)
33
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than average (125g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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Canon G15 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Sony W800
 Canon PowerShot G15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot G15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-09-17 2014-02-13
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 area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology 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 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 AVI MPEG4
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 grams (0.78 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Style of battery 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $499 $90