Canon PowerShot G15 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Sigma DP1 Merrill
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon PowerShot G15 and the Sigma DP1 Merrill, 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 Sigma DP1 Merrill was introduced in February 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

      Sigma DP1 Merrill Highlights

      • 46 MP APS-C CMOS (Foveon X3) Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • [] 920k dot Fixed Screen
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Canon PowerShot G15
      4. Advantage of Sigma DP1 Merrill
      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 Sigma DP1 Merrill.

      PROS

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Sigma DP1 Merrill

      •   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
      •   High Resolution Sensor - 46 Megapixel
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Light - 330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz)

      CONS

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Sigma DP1 Merrill

      •   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
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


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

      AVERAGE

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Sigma DP1 Merrill

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot

      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 Sigma DP1 Merrill.

      Canon PowerShot G15 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill
      Lower Native ISO 80 vs 100
      Higher Native ISO 12,800 vs 6,400
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Single Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 140 mm vs 28 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 5x vs 1x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/1.8 vs f/2.8
      Image Stabilization vs
      Higher Resolution Screen 922k dot vs 920k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 15 sec vs []
      Built-in Flash vs
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 640 x 480
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono

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      Canon G7 X
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      1-inch

      20.2 MP

      Canon G16
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon G7 X MII
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      1-inch

      20.1 MP

      Canon G7 X MIII
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      1-inch

      20.1 MP

      Canon G9 X
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      1-inch

      20.2 MP

      Canon G5 X
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      1-inch

      20.2 MP

      Canon G12
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      1/1.7-inch

      10 MP

      Canon G3 X
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      1-inch

      20.1 MP

      Canon G11
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      1/1.7-inch

      10 MP

      Canon G9 X II
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      1-inch

      20.1 MP

      Canon G5 X MII
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      1-inch

      20.1 MP

      Canon G1 X II
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      1.5-inch

      12.8 MP

      Advantage of Sigma DP1 Merrill

      Sigma DP1 Merrill
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sigma DP1 Merrill over Canon PowerShot G15.

      Canon PowerShot G15 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill
      Larger Sensor 1/1.7-inch vs APS-C
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12.1 Megapixel vs 46 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 vs 4704 x 3136
      Lighter 352 g (0.78 lb / 12.42 oz) vs 330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz)

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      Sigma DP2 Merrill
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      APS-C

      46 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon 5DS R
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Sony a6600
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Leica X (Typ 113)
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      APS-C

      16.2 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Sony HX50V
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.4 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      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 Sigma DP1 Merrill
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO12,8006,400
        Light352 g (0.78 lb / 12.42 oz)330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Canon PowerShot G15 Sigma DP1 Merrill
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 1080640 x 480
        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

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Canon PowerShot G15 has a 3.0" screen with 922k dot resolution and Sigma DP1 Merrill has a [] screen with 920k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder on Canon PowerShot G15

      Canon PowerShot G15 has a built-in Optical (tunnel) viewfinder. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Sigma DP1 Merrill.

      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. Sigma DP1 Merrill features a 46 megapixel APS-C CMOS (Foveon X3) sensor with dimensions of 24 x 16 mm and a total area of 256 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400.

      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. Sigma DP1 Merrill is equipped with Dual TRUE II engine processor and can take pictures up to 4704 x 3136 resolution.

      Image Stabilization on Canon PowerShot G15

      Canon PowerShot G15 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

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


      External Storage Slots

      Canon PowerShot G15 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Sigma DP1 Merrill has a single card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Canon PowerShot G15, and up to [] on Sigma DP1 Merrill. Canon PowerShot G15 can shoot continuously up to 2.1 fps.


      Flash

      Canon PowerShot G15 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 7.00 m and also accepts external flash. Sigma DP1 Merrill has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Shoe Mount. 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 Sigma DP1 Merrill body has dimensions of 122 x 67 x 64 mm (4.8 x 2.64 x 2.52"). Canon PowerShot G15 weighs 352 g (0.78 lb / 12.42 oz) and Sigma DP1 Merrill weighs 330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz).

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Sigma DP1 Merrill

      107 mm

      76 mm

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      122 mm

      67 mm

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      40 mm

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      64 mm

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      Size comparisons of Canon PowerShot G15 and Sigma DP1 Merrill

      Canon PowerShot G15 and Sigma DP1 Merrill 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

      Sigma DP1 Merrill

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Sigma DP1 Merrill

      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
      POOR
      45
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Sigma DP1 Merrill

      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
      POOR
      48
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Sigma DP1 Merrill

      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
      72
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot

      Street Photography

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Sigma DP1 Merrill

      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
      81
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Sigma DP1 Merrill

      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
      83
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Canon PowerShot G15 and Sigma DP1 Merrill and give them scores of 61 and 43 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

      Sigma DP1 Merrill

      OVERALL
      61
      OVERALL
      43

      Sensor

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Sigma DP1 Merrill

      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
      •   High Resolution Sensor - 46 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Sigma DP1 Merrill

      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
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization

      Video

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Sigma DP1 Merrill

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      BAD
      2
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Sigma DP1 Merrill

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      BAD
      0
      •   No Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Sigma DP1 Merrill

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      BAD
      36
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Sigma DP1 Merrill

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      48
      •   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

      Sigma DP1 Merrill

      POOR
      44
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 352 g (0.78 lb / 12.42 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      POOR
      52
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz)


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