Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II vs Canon PowerShot G15

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      Specifications

      General Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G15
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelPowerShot G1 X Mark IIPowerShot G15
      Predecessor ModelCanon PowerShot G1 X Canon PowerShot G12
      Successor ModelCanon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Canon PowerShot G16
      MSRP$799.99
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeAdvanced CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G15
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor Size1.5-inch1/1.7-inch
      Sensor Dimensions18.7 x 14 mm7.44 x 5.58 mm
      Total Pixels15 Megapixel13.3 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.8 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,80080 - 12,800
      Photo Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G15
      ProcessorDIGIC 6DIGIC 5
      Max Image Resolution4160 x 31204000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions4352 x 2904, 4352 x 2448, 3120 x 3120, 2496 x 3120, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 2048, 3072 x 1728, 2304 x 2304, 1840 x 2304, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1368, 1920 x 1080, 1536 x 1536, 1232 x 15364000 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 Ratios1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuperfine, fineFine, Normal
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G15
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points319
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points10
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G15
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 120 mm28 - 140 mm
      Optical Zoom5x5x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.0 - 3.9f/1.8 - 2.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G15
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologysRGB PureColor II Touchscreen LCDTFT PureColor II G LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot922k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G15
      ViewfinderElectronic (optional)Optical (tunnel)
      Diopter Adjustment-2 to +2
      Shutter Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G15
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.2 fps2.1 fps
      Flash Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G15
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Slow Synchro
      Off
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Second Curtain
      Flash Range6.80 m7.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe Mount
      Exposure Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G15
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing at 1/3 EV increments
      DXO Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G15
      DxO Low Light ISO581165
      DxO Color Depth21.519.9
      DxO Dynamic Range10.811.5
      DxO Overall Score5846
      Video Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G15
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G15
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G15
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G15
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 90%
      Physical Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G15
      Dimensions116 x 74 x 66 mm (4.57 x 2.91 x 2.6")107 x 76 x 40 mm (4.21 x 2.99 x 1.57")
      Weight (inc. batteries)553 g (1.22 lb / 19.51 oz)352 g (0.78 lb / 12.42 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.4 x 5.75 x 4.2"6.3 x 5.8 x 2.9"
      Package Weight1.92 lb
      Power and Storage Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G15
      Battery PackNB-12LNB-10L
      Battery Life240 shots350 shots
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G15
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 secs, custom)Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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