Canon G15 vs Sony WX30

Lets look more closely at the Canon G15 versus Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and WX30 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The G15 was unveiled 14 months after the WX30 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the G15 grades against the WX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The full galleries are provided at Canon G15 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G15 has got outside measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Canon G15 versus Sony WX30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the G15 compared to the WX30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and WX30 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The pic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G15 and WX30.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G15 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony WX30 will deliver extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent G15 should have an edge in sensor innovation.