Canon PowerShot G1 X vs Canon PowerShot G15

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      Specifications

      General Canon PowerShot G1 X Canon PowerShot G15
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelPowerShot G1 XPowerShot G15
      Predecessor ModelCanon PowerShot G12
      Successor ModelCanon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G16
      MSRP$799, £699, €749
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeAdvanced CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon PowerShot G1 X Canon PowerShot G15
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor Size1.5-inch1/1.7-inch
      Sensor Dimensions18.7 x 14 mm7.44 x 5.58 mm
      Total Pixels15.0 Megapixel13.3 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels14.3 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,80080 - 12,800
      Photo Canon PowerShot G1 X Canon PowerShot G15
      ProcessorDIGIC 5DIGIC 5
      Max Image Resolution4352 x 32644000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions4352 x 2248, 4352 x 2904, 3264 x 3264, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 1728, 3072 x 2048, 2608 x 3264, 2304 x 2304, 1920 x 1080, 1840 x 2304, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1200 x 1200, 960 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 360, 640 x 424, 480 x 480, 384 x 4804000 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 LevelsFine, NormalFine, Normal
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Canon PowerShot G1 X Canon PowerShot G15
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points99
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points00
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon PowerShot G1 X Canon PowerShot G15
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 112 mm28 - 140 mm
      Optical Zoom4x5x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 5.8f/1.8 - 2.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance40 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance20 cm1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon PowerShot G1 X Canon PowerShot G15
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT PureColor II LCDTFT PureColor II G LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution920k dot922k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Canon PowerShot G1 X Canon PowerShot G15
      ViewfinderOptical (tunnel)Optical (tunnel)
      Viewfinder Coverage77%
      Diopter Adjustment-2 to +2
      Shutter Canon PowerShot G1 X Canon PowerShot G15
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting1.9 fps2.1 fps
      Flash Canon PowerShot G1 X Canon PowerShot G15
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Fill-in      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Second Curtain
      Flash Range7.00 m via hot shoe EX series Speedlites, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX7.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe Mount
      Exposure Canon PowerShot G1 X 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 ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) at 1/3 EV increments
      DXO Canon PowerShot G1 X Canon PowerShot G15
      DxO Low Light ISO644165
      DxO Color Depth21.719.9
      DxO Dynamic Range10.811.5
      DxO Overall Score6046
      Video Canon PowerShot G1 X Canon PowerShot G15
      Video FormatsH.264H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Canon PowerShot G1 X Canon PowerShot G15
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Canon PowerShot G1 X Canon PowerShot G15
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Canon PowerShot G1 X Canon PowerShot G15
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Canon PowerShot G1 X Canon PowerShot G15
      Dimensions117 x 81 x 65 mm (4.61 x 3.19 x 2.56")107 x 76 x 40 mm (4.21 x 2.99 x 1.57")
      Weight (inc. batteries)534 g (1.18 lb / 18.84 oz)352 g (0.78 lb / 12.42 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.3 x 5.9 x 4.2"6.3 x 5.8 x 2.9"
      Package Weight1.95 lb
      Power and Storage Canon PowerShot G1 X Canon PowerShot G15
      Battery PackNB-10LNB-10L
      Battery Life250 shots350 shots
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Canon PowerShot G1 X Canon PowerShot G15
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec, custom)Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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