Canon PowerShot G15 vs Canon PowerShot G1 X

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Canon PowerShot G1 X
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon PowerShot G15 and the Canon PowerShot G1 X, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Canon PowerShot G15 was introduced in September 2012 and Canon PowerShot G1 X was introduced in March 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Canon PowerShot G15 Highlights

      • 12.1 MP 1/1.7-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 80 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 922k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder
      • 2.1 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Canon PowerShot G1 X Highlights

      • 14.3 MP 1.5-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 920k dot Fully Articulated Screen
      • Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder
      • 1.9 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Canon PowerShot G15
      4. Advantage of Canon PowerShot G1 X
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Canon PowerShot G15 and Canon PowerShot G1 X.

      PROS

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Canon PowerShot G1 X

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 352 g (0.78 lb / 12.42 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Canon PowerShot G1 X

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.1 fps
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 46
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.3 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.9 fps
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Canon PowerShot G1 X

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 60
      •   Weight - 534 g (1.18 lb / 18.84 oz)

      Advantage of Canon PowerShot G15

      Canon G15
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot G15 over Canon PowerShot G1 X.

      Canon PowerShot G15 vs Canon PowerShot G1 X
      Lower Native ISO 80 vs 100
      Reachs More Telephoto 140 mm vs 112 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 5x vs 4x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/1.8 vs f/2.8
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/2.8 vs f/5.8
      Min Macro Focus Distance 1 cm vs 20 cm
      Higher Resolution Screen 922k dot vs 920k dot
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 2.1 fps vs 1.9 fps
      Higher DxO Dynamic Range 11.5 vs 10.8
      Speaker Mono vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs
      Lighter 352 g (0.78 lb / 12.42 oz) vs 534 g (1.18 lb / 18.84 oz)
      Longer Battery Life 350 shots vs 250 shots

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      Canon G16
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      12.1 MP

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      Canon G7 X MIII
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      10 MP

      Canon G9 X II
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      20.1 MP

      Canon G1 X II
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      1.5-inch

      12.8 MP

      Advantage of Canon PowerShot G1 X

      Canon G1 X
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot G1 X over Canon PowerShot G15.

      Canon PowerShot G15 vs Canon PowerShot G1 X
      Larger Sensor 1/1.7-inch vs 1.5-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12.1 Megapixel vs 14.3 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 vs 4352 x 3264
      Screen Type Fixed vs Fully Articulated
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 15 sec vs 60 sec
      Higher DxO Low Light ISO 165 vs 644
      Higher DxO Color Depth 19.9 vs 21.7
      Higher DxO Overall Score 46 vs 60

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      Canon G5 X
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      20.2 MP

      Canon G11
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      1/1.7-inch

      10 MP

      Canon G12
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      10 MP

      Canon G7 X MIII
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      20.1 MP

      Canon G1 X III
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon G7 X
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      20.2 MP

      Canon G16
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      12.1 MP

      Canon G3 X
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      Canon G7 X MII
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      20.1 MP

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      Canon G9 X
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      1-inch

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot G1 X
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO12,80012,800
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Mini Mini
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot G1 X
        Small Sensor1/1.7-inch1.5-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor12.1 Megapixel14.3 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Focus Points99
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        Low Max Continuous Shooting2.1 fps1.9 fps
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life350 shots250 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Canon PowerShot G15 and Canon PowerShot G1 X have 3.0" screens with 922k dot and 920k dot resolutions respectively. Canon PowerShot G15 has a Fixed screen Canon PowerShot G1 X has a Fully Articulated screen which makes it selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting.

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      Canon PowerShot G1 X with Fully Articulated screen


      Viewfinder

      Cameras have built-in Optical (tunnel) viewfinders. magnification and Canon PowerShot G1 X has 77% coverage magnification.

      Sensor

      Canon PowerShot G15 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/1.7-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 7.44 x 5.58 mm and a total area of 41.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 12,800. Canon PowerShot G1 X features a 14.3 megapixel 1.5-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 18.7 x 14 mm and a total area of 196 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800.

      Photography Features

      Cameras are equipped with DIGIC 5 processor.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Canon PowerShot G15 has a Mini HDMI and Canon PowerShot G1 X has a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Canon PowerShot G15 and Canon PowerShot G1 X come with NB-10L battery pack with battery life of 350 shots on Canon PowerShot G15 and with battery life of 250 shots on Canon PowerShot G1 X.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Canon PowerShot G15, and up to 1/4000 sec on Canon PowerShot G1 X. Canon PowerShot G15 can shoot continuously up to 2.1 fps. Canon PowerShot G1 X can shoot continuously up to 1.9 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 7.00 m on Canon PowerShot G15 and 7.00 m via hot shoe EX series Speedlites, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX on Canon PowerShot G1 X. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount to Canon PowerShot G1 X. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/2000 sec on Canon PowerShot G15.

      Physical Parameters

      Canon PowerShot G15 body has dimensions of 107 x 76 x 40 mm (4.21 x 2.99 x 1.57") and Canon PowerShot G1 X body has dimensions of 117 x 81 x 65 mm (4.61 x 3.19 x 2.56"). Canon PowerShot G15 weighs 352 g (0.78 lb / 12.42 oz) and Canon PowerShot G1 X weighs 534 g (1.18 lb / 18.84 oz).

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Canon PowerShot G1 X

      107 mm

      76 mm

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      117 mm

      81 mm

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      76 mm

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      40 mm

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      65 mm

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      Size comparisons of Canon PowerShot G15 and Canon PowerShot G1 X

      Canon PowerShot G15 and Canon PowerShot G1 X for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Canon PowerShot G1 X

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Canon PowerShot G1 X

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.1 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      70
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.9 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Canon PowerShot G1 X

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.1 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.9 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Canon PowerShot G1 X

      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Canon PowerShot G1 X

      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 352 g (0.78 lb / 12.42 oz)
      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 534 g (1.18 lb / 18.84 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Canon PowerShot G1 X

      GOOD
      84
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 352 g (0.78 lb / 12.42 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      GOOD
      82
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 534 g (1.18 lb / 18.84 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Canon PowerShot G15 and Canon PowerShot G1 X and give them scores of 61 and 64 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Canon PowerShot G15

      Canon PowerShot G1 X

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      64

      Sensor

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Canon PowerShot G1 X

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 46
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.3 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 60

      Photo

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Canon PowerShot G1 X

      GOOD
      73
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.1 fps
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      GOOD
      72
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.9 fps

      Video

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Canon PowerShot G1 X

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Canon PowerShot G1 X

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Canon PowerShot G1 X

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      GOOD
      78
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot

      Connectivity

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Canon PowerShot G1 X

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      50
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Canon PowerShot G1 X

      POOR
      44
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 352 g (0.78 lb / 12.42 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 534 g (1.18 lb / 18.84 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots


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