Canon PowerShot G15 vs Canon PowerShot G12

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Canon PowerShot G12
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon PowerShot G15 and the Canon PowerShot G12, 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 G12 was introduced in January 2011. 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 G12 Highlights

      • 10 MP 1/1.7-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.80" 461k dot Fully Articulated Screen
      • Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder
      • 1.1 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 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 G12
      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 G12.

      PROS

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Canon PowerShot G12

      •   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
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 401 g (0.88 lb / 14.14 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Canon PowerShot G12

      •   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 - 10 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 47
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   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 - 370 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 G12

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Screen Size - 2.80"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec

      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 G12.

      Canon PowerShot G15 vs Canon PowerShot G12
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12.1 Megapixel vs 10 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 12,800 vs 3,200
      More Powerful Processor DIGIC 5 vs DIGIC 4
      Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 vs 3648 x 2736
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/1.8 vs f/2.8
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/2.8 vs f/4.5
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.80"
      Higher Resolution Screen 922k dot vs 461k dot
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 2.1 fps vs 1.1 fps
      Higher DxO Low Light ISO 165 vs 161
      Higher DxO Dynamic Range 11.5 vs 11.2
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720
      Lighter 352 g (0.78 lb / 12.42 oz) vs 401 g (0.88 lb / 14.14 oz)

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      12.8 MP

      Canon G1 X
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      14.3 MP

      Advantage of Canon PowerShot G12

      Canon G12
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot G12 over Canon PowerShot G15.

      Canon PowerShot G15 vs Canon PowerShot G12
      Screen Type Fixed vs Fully Articulated
      Higher DxO Color Depth 19.9 vs 20.4
      Higher DxO Overall Score 46 vs 47
      Longer Battery Life 350 shots vs 370 shots

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      12.1 MP

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      20.1 MP

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      20.1 MP

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      20.2 MP

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      12.8 MP

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      14.3 MP

      Canon G9 X II
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      20.1 MP

      Canon G5 X MII
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      20.1 MP

      Canon G11
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      10 MP

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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 G12
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO12,8003,200
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        High Flash Sync Speed1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        HDMI Output Mini
        Light352 g (0.78 lb / 12.42 oz)401 g (0.88 lb / 14.14 oz)
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot G12
        Small Sensor1/1.7-inch1/1.7-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor12.1 Megapixel10 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Focus Points99
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        Low Max Continuous Shooting2.1 fps1.1 fps
        Low DxO Overall Score4647
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible Eye-Fi Connection possible
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life350 shots370 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Canon PowerShot G15 has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 922k dot resolution and Canon PowerShot G12 has a 2.80" Fully Articulated screen with 461k dot resolution. Fully articulated screen makes Canon PowerShot G12 selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting.

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      Canon PowerShot G12 with Fully Articulated screen


      Viewfinder

      Cameras have built-in Optical (tunnel) viewfinders. magnification and 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 G12 features a 10 megapixel 1/1.7-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 7.44 x 5.58 mm and a total area of 31.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Canon PowerShot G15 is equipped with DIGIC 5 processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 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 with 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Canon PowerShot G12 is equipped with DIGIC 4 processor and can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2048, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2736 x 2736, 2192 x 2736, 2112 x 2112, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1064, 1696 x 2112, 1200 x 1200, 960 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480, 384 x 480, 320 x 240 with 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      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 G12 has an HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Canon PowerShot G15 comes with NB-10L battery pack with battery life of 350 shots and Canon PowerShot G12 comes with NB-7L battery pack with battery life of 370 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Canon PowerShot G15 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Canon PowerShot G12 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus 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 G12. Canon PowerShot G15 can shoot continuously up to 2.1 fps. Canon PowerShot G12 can shoot continuously up to 1.1 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 7.00 m.. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount to Canon PowerShot G12. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/2000 sec on both cameras.

      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 G12 body has dimensions of 112 x 76 x 48 mm (4.41 x 2.99 x 1.89"). Canon PowerShot G15 weighs 352 g (0.78 lb / 12.42 oz) and Canon PowerShot G12 weighs 401 g (0.88 lb / 14.14 oz).

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Canon PowerShot G12

      107 mm

      76 mm

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      112 mm

      76 mm

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      76 mm

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      40 mm

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      48 mm

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      Size comparisons of Canon PowerShot G15 and Canon PowerShot G12

      Canon PowerShot G15 and Canon PowerShot G12 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 G12

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Canon PowerShot G12

      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
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 370 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Canon PowerShot G12

      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
      56
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 370 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Canon PowerShot G12

      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
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.80"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Canon PowerShot G12

      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
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 401 g (0.88 lb / 14.14 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Canon PowerShot G12

      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
      84
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 401 g (0.88 lb / 14.14 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 370 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Canon PowerShot G15 and Canon PowerShot G12 and give them scores of 61 and 62 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 G12

      OVERALL
      61
      OVERALL
      62

      Sensor

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Canon PowerShot G12

      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
      61
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 47

      Photo

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Canon PowerShot G12

      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 - 1.1 fps
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec

      Video

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Canon PowerShot G12

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Canon PowerShot G12

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Canon PowerShot G12

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      GOOD
      74
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.80"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot

      Connectivity

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Canon PowerShot G12

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   HDMI Output
      •   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 G12

      POOR
      44
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 352 g (0.78 lb / 12.42 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      POOR
      44
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 401 g (0.88 lb / 14.14 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 370 shots


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