| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Canon |
| Model | PowerShot G15 |
| Predecessor Model | Canon PowerShot G12 |
| Successor Model | Canon PowerShot G16 |
| Camera Type | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | Standard Compact |
| Video Capture | |
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 1/1.7-inch |
| Sensor Dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58 mm |
| Total Pixels | 13.3 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 12.1 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | |
| Native ISO Range | 80 - 12,800 |
| Photo | |
|---|---|
| Processor | DIGIC 5 |
| Max Image Resolution | 4000 x 3000 |
| Other Resolutions | 4000 x 3000, 4000 x 2248, 4000 x 2664, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1200 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, Normal |
| Timelapse Recording | |
| WB Bracketing | |
| Focus | |
|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View |
| Number of Focus Points | 9 |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 0 |
| Touch-to-Focus | |
| Live View Autofocus | |
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | |
| Phase Detection for Autofocus | |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 28 - 140 mm |
| Optical Zoom | 5x |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 - 2.8 |
| Min Macro Focus Distance | 1 cm |
| Image Stabilization | |
| Screen | |
|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | TFT PureColor II G LCD |
| Touch Screen | |
| Screen Size | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 922k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | |
| Live View | |
| Viewfinder | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) |
| Diopter Adjustment | -2 to +2 |
| Shutter | |
|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 15 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 2.1 fps |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | |
| Flash Modes | Auto On Off Red-Eye Slow Sync Second Curtain |
| Flash Range | 7.00 m |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/2000 sec |
| External Flash Connectivity | |
| Exposure | |
|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Compensation | ±3 (at 1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | at 1/3 EV increments |
| DXO | |
|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 165 |
| DxO Color Depth | 19.9 |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 11.5 |
| DxO Overall Score | 46 |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Video Formats | H.264 |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Unlimited Video Recording | |
| Terminals | |
|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Mini |
| Speaker | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | |
| Headphone Output | |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi | Eye-Fi Connection possible |
| Built-In Bluetooth | |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40 mm (4.21 x 2.99 x 1.57") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 352 g (0.78 lb / 12.42 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 6.3 x 5.8 x 2.9" |
| Power and Storage | |
|---|---|
| Battery Pack | NB-10L |
| Battery Life | 350 shots |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Other | |
|---|---|
| Self Timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
| Orientation Sensor | |
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