Canon PowerShot G15 vs Canon PowerShot G12

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      Specifications

      General Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot G12
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelPowerShot G15PowerShot G12
      Predecessor ModelCanon PowerShot G12 Canon PowerShot G11
      Successor ModelCanon PowerShot G16 Canon PowerShot G15
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot G12
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor Size1/1.7-inch1/1.7-inch
      Sensor Dimensions7.44 x 5.58 mm7.44 x 5.58 mm
      Total Pixels13.3 Megapixel10.4 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.1 Megapixel10 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range80 - 12,80080 - 3,200
      Photo Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot G12
      ProcessorDIGIC 5DIGIC 4
      Max Image Resolution4000 x 30003648 x 2736
      Other Resolutions4000 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 4803648 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
      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 G15 Canon PowerShot G12
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Single
      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 G15 Canon PowerShot G12
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 140 mm28 - 140 mm
      Optical Zoom5x5x
      Maximum Aperturef/1.8 - 2.8f/2.8 - 4.5
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot G12
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT PureColor II G LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.80"
      Screen Resolution922k dot461k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot G12
      ViewfinderOptical (tunnel)Optical (tunnel)
      Diopter Adjustment-2 to +2
      Shutter Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot G12
      Min Shutter Speed15 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting2.1 fps1.1 fps
      Flash Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot G12
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Second Curtain      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Second Curtain
      Flash Range7.00 m7.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe Mount
      Exposure Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot G12
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing at 1/3 EV increments
      DXO Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot G12
      DxO Low Light ISO165161
      DxO Color Depth19.920.4
      DxO Dynamic Range11.511.2
      DxO Overall Score4647
      Video Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot G12
      Video FormatsH.264H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot G12
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot G12
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot G12
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot G12
      Dimensions107 x 76 x 40 mm (4.21 x 2.99 x 1.57")112 x 76 x 48 mm (4.41 x 2.99 x 1.89")
      Weight (inc. batteries)352 g (0.78 lb / 12.42 oz)401 g (0.88 lb / 14.14 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.3 x 5.8 x 2.9"6.4 x 5.8 x 3"
      Power and Storage Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot G12
      Battery PackNB-10LNB-7L
      Battery Life350 shots370 shots
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus
      Other Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot G12
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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