Canon G15 vs Sony WX350
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Canon G15 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
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- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
- Launched February 2014
- Replaced the Sony WX300
- Replacement is Sony WX500
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Below, we will be looking at the Canon G15 and Sony WX350, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and WX350 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe G15 was revealed 17 months prior to the WX350 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the G15 grades vs the WX350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Sony WX350
| G15 | WX350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Canon G15
| WX350 | G15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2014 |  | September 2012 | Newer by 17 months |
Common features in the Canon G15 and Sony WX350
| G15 | WX350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Canon G15 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G15 comes with outer 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 WX350 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Compare the Canon G15 and Sony WX350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the G15 and the WX350.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and WX350 is 86 and 94 respectively.
Canon G15 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G15 and WX350.
As you can see, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G15 having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony WX350 will provide extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged G15 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Canon G15 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot G15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2012-09-17 | 2014-02-13 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Digic 5 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.5-6.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 922k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | TFT PureColor II G LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | 4.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 352 grams (0.78 lbs) | 164 grams (0.36 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| 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 images | 470 images |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NB-10L | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $499 | $270 |