Canon PowerShot G15 vs Canon PowerShot SX170 IS

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      Specifications

      General Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot SX170 IS
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelPowerShot G15PowerShot SX170 IS
      Predecessor ModelCanon PowerShot G12 Canon PowerShot SX160 IS
      Successor ModelCanon PowerShot G16
      MSRP$179.99
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot SX170 IS
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor Size1/1.7-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions7.44 x 5.58 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels13.3 Megapixel16.6 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.1 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range80 - 12,800100 - 1,600
      Photo Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot SX170 IS
      ProcessorDIGIC 5DIGIC 4
      Max Image Resolution4000 x 30004608 x 3456
      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 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalSuperfine, Fine
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot SX170 IS
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points9
      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 SX170 IS
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 140 mm28 - 448 mm
      Optical Zoom5x16x
      Maximum Aperturef/1.8 - 2.8f/3.5 - 5.9
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot SX170 IS
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT PureColor II G LCDTFT Color LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution922k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot SX170 IS
      ViewfinderOptical (tunnel)
      Diopter Adjustment-2 to +2
      Shutter Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot SX170 IS
      Min Shutter Speed15 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/3200 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting2.1 fps0.8 fps
      Flash Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot SX170 IS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Second Curtain      		Auto
      Flash On
      Slow Synchro
      Flash Off
      Flash Range7.00 m3.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      Exposure Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot SX170 IS
      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 SX170 IS
      DxO Low Light ISO165
      DxO Color Depth19.9
      DxO Dynamic Range11.5
      DxO Overall Score46
      Video Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot SX170 IS
      Video FormatsH.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot SX170 IS
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot SX170 IS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot SX170 IS
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot SX170 IS
      Dimensions107 x 76 x 40 mm (4.21 x 2.99 x 1.57")108 x 71 x 44 mm (4.25 x 2.8 x 1.73")
      Weight (inc. batteries)352 g (0.78 lb / 12.42 oz)251 g (0.55 lb / 8.85 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.3 x 5.8 x 2.9"6.2 x 5.6 x 2.7"
      Package Weight1.05 lb
      Power and Storage Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot SX170 IS
      Battery PackNB-10LNB-6LH
      Battery Life350 shots300 shots
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot SX170 IS
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
      Orientation Sensor


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