Canon PowerShot G15 vs Canon PowerShot G7 X

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      Specifications

      General Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot G7 X
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelPowerShot G15PowerShot G7 X
      Predecessor ModelCanon PowerShot G12
      Successor ModelCanon PowerShot G16 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
      MSRP$699
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactAdvanced Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot G7 X
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor Size1/1.7-inch1-inch
      Sensor Dimensions7.44 x 5.58 mm13.2 x 8.8 mm
      Total Pixels13.3 Megapixel20.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.1 Megapixel20.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range80 - 12,800125 - 12,800
      Photo Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot G7 X
      ProcessorDIGIC 5DIGIC 6
      Max Image Resolution4000 x 30005472 x 3648
      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 4805472 x 3080, 4864 x 3648, 4320 x 2880, 4320 x 2432, 3840 x 2880, 2304 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 720 x 480, 720 x 408, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:94:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalSuper fine, fine
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot G7 X
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points931
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot G7 X
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 140 mm24 - 100 mm
      Optical Zoom5x4.2x
      Maximum Aperturef/1.8 - 2.8f/1.8 - 2.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot G7 X
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT PureColor II G LCDTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution922k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot G7 X
      ViewfinderOptical (tunnel)
      Diopter Adjustment-2 to +2
      Shutter Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot G7 X
      Min Shutter Speed15 sec40 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting2.1 fps6.5 fps
      Flash Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot G7 X
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Second Curtain
      Auto
      on
      slow synchro
      off
      Flash Range7.00 m7.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot G7 X
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing at 1/3 EV increments
      DXO Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot G7 X
      DxO Low Light ISO165556
      DxO Color Depth19.923.0
      DxO Dynamic Range11.512.7
      DxO Overall Score4671
      Video Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot G7 X
      Video FormatsH.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot G7 X
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot G7 X
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot G7 X
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot G7 X
      Dimensions107 x 76 x 40 mm (4.21 x 2.99 x 1.57")103 x 60 x 40 mm (4.06 x 2.36 x 1.57")
      Weight (inc. batteries)352 g (0.78 lb / 12.42 oz)304 g (0.67 lb / 10.72 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.3 x 5.8 x 2.9"6.2 x 5.9 x 2.9"
      Package Weight1.55 lb
      Power and Storage Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot G7 X
      Battery PackNB-10LNB-13L
      Battery Life350 shots210 shots
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
      Other Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot G7 X
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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