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Canon PowerShot G15

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User ratings:
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3.8 out of 5
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4 stars
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3 stars
25 %
2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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Pros

  • fast AF system and speedy Raw write
  • Color fidelity and white balance are very accurate
  • clean-up work has been quite successful

Cons

  • Canon G15 is a significantly heavy camera for its class
  • Canon G15 have Image Stabilization
  • doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • 7.44x5.58 mm
  • 12 Mpx
  • 4000, 3000 px
  • 2.8
  • Continuous Auto Focus, Face detection, Face tracking, Servo Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
  • 3.0 in
  • no

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Canon PowerShot G15 - Pros & Cons

Canon PowerShot G15

Pros

  • fast AF system and speedy Raw write
  • Color fidelity and white balance are very accurate
  • clean-up work has been quite successful
  • works surprisingly well
  • better than object tracking
  • image quality and physical control layout are excellent
  • sharp detail and accurate colors

Cons

  • Canon G15 is a significantly heavy camera for its class
  • Canon G15 have Image Stabilization
  • doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones
  • Does the Canon G15 have Weather Sealing
  • Canon G15 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera
  • areas of highlights are often overlooked for the main subject
  • 8 aperture makes it considerably
  • a slight texture and occasional chromatic aberration
  • reduce noise at higher sensitivities detail
  • slow sync and normal flash
  • it cannot remotely control any system devices

Canon PowerShot G15 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
12800
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
12 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4000 x 3000 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Canon PowerShot G15 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Sensor size0.29 in
Effective pixels12.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 1:1
  • 5:4
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution4000 x 3000 px
Other resolutions
  • 4000x3000
  • 4000x2248
  • 4000x2664
  • 2992x2992
  • 2816x2112
  • 2816x1880
  • 2816x1584
  • 2112x2112
  • 1920x1080
  • 1600x1200
  • 1600x1064
  • 1200x1200
  • 640x480
  • 640x424
  • 640x360
  • 480x480
ProcessorDIGIC 5 iSAPS
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom5.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture1.8
Maximum aperture2.8
Focal length equiv28 - 140
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Face detection
  • Face tracking
  • Servo Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusyes
Auto Focus (AF) points selectionManual
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Macro focus range0.39 in
Number of focus points9
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Aperture priority
  • Auto
  • Manual
  • Movie
  • Program
  • Scene
  • Shutter priority
Minimum shutter speed15.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Manual exposure modeyes
Exposure compensation plus3
Exposure compensation minus-3
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Auto exposure lockyes
AE EV steps1/3
Continuous shootingyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Histogramyes
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range7
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Flash ON
  • Manual
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flashyes
Continuous drive2.1 fps
Scene modes
  • Fireworks
  • Night
  • Snow
  • Underwater
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportno
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
  • custom
Face detectionyes
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeStereo
Speaker typeMono
Supported audio file formatsLPCM
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Dimensions
Weight12.42 oz
Width4.2 in
Height2.99 in
Depth1.58 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)350
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyes
Number of batteries supported1
AC adapter includedno
On/off switchyes
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
DLNA certifiedno
Energy Star certifiedno
Tripod mounting supportedno
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • ARA
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
  • UKR
Image editing modesResizing
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Image
ISO
  • 80
  • 100
  • 125
  • 160
  • 200
  • 250
  • 320
  • 400
  • 500
  • 640
  • 800
  • 1000
  • 1250
  • 1600
  • 2000
  • 2500
  • 3200
  • 4000
  • 5000
  • 6400
  • 8000
  • 12800
  • Auto
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum12800
Maximum image resolution4000 x 3000 px
White balance presets7
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Custom modes
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Fluorescent H
  • Tungsten
  • Underwater
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formats
  • JPEG XR
  • RAW
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Neutral
  • Positive film
  • Sepia
  • Skin tones
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeOptical
Supported aspect ratios
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatRAW
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD TFT
Screen dots922000
Touch screenno
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderOptical
Dioptre correctionyes
Second displayno
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 320 x 240
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formatsMOV
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1280 x 720
Max frame rate (highest resolution)24.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate24.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of productBlack
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Camera file system
  • DPOF 1.1
  • Exif 2.3
  • RAW
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Connectivity
mini-HDMIyes
HDMI ports quantity1
HDMI connector typeMini
USB connector typeMini-USB B
USB version2.0
WirelessEye-Fi Connected
Remote controlyes
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Bluetoothno
AV outputyes

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Canon PowerShot G15 Canon - Editorial Reviews (28)

3.9
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Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot G15 review | Cameralabs
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Cameralabs
Published: 12.11.2012
Canon PowerShot G15 review | Cameralabs

Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot G15 review: Have Canon got the balance right?
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DXOMARK
Published: 29.11.2012
Canon PowerShot G15 review: Have Canon got the balance right?

Canon’s PowerShot G15 is the latest iteration of the popular G-series compacts aimed at enthusiasts. It packs a number of refinements over its predecessor, not the least being a new f/1.8-2.8 high-speed zoom, larger, high-resolution screen and a smaller, more compact body. It also marks the move from CCD to a Canon made CMOS with a fourfold increase in maximum sensitivity and full HD (1080p) video capture. Will the new Canon show any advance in image quality over the earlier G12? Read on to find out.

Canon PowerShot G15 Review: Canon PowerShot G15 - Gear | siliconrepublic.com - Ireland's Technology News Service
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Silicon Republic
Published: 16.01.2013
Review: Canon PowerShot G15 - Gear | siliconrepublic.com - Ireland's Technology News Service

The Canon PowerShot G15 is an enthusiast-level camera built into a compact as opposed to an interchangeable lens system. This may leave it short on some features, but where it doesn't compromise is on picture quality and manual controls.

Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot G15 review
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Pocket-lint
Published: 09.11.2012
Canon PowerShot G15 review
5.0

The PowerShot G15 is testament to how relevant this camera type still is. Its impressive image quality is helped along by the f/1.8-2.8 maximum

Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot G15 Review | Photography Blog
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photographyblog.com
Published: 14.11.2012
Canon PowerShot G15 Review | Photography Blog
4.5

The Canon PowerShot G15 is a serious camera aimed at the advanced amateur or pro looking for a carry-everywhere compact. Building on the success of previous G-series models, for 2012 the G15 principally adds a 12 megapixel CMOS sensor, faster 5x zoom lens, bigger and higher-resolution LCD screen, 10fps burst shooting and full 1080p HD video. £549 / €649 / $499.99 is an awful lot of money for a compact with a small image sensor - read our in-depth Canon PowerShot G15 review to find out if it's worth it.

Canon PowerShot G15 Canon G15 review
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TechRadar
Published: 26.11.2012
Canon G15 review
4.0

What does this upgrade of the popular G12 offer?

Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot G15 Review
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Tech2
Published: 16.02.2013
Canon PowerShot G15 Review

Canon’s PowerShot G-series of compact digital cameras has everything it takes to bring smiles to enthusiasts.

Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot G15
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Photo Review
Published: 28.11.2012
Canon PowerShot G15
4.4

A faster lens and Full HD video recording plus improved autofocusing make the latest addition to the popular and versatile G-series a worthy successor to the G12.

Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot G15 review
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Canon PowerShot G15 review

In het Canon PowerShot G15 productdossier lees je alles over de PowerShot G15. Lees wat de PowerShot G15 allemaal kan op onze review- en specificatiepagina.

Canon PowerShot G15 Fast lens, fine daylight photos
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CNET
Published: 17.11.2012
Fast lens, fine daylight photos

A fast lens pushes the Canon PowerShot G15 beyond its predecessor, but not quite to the front of the class.

Canon PowerShot G15 Roundup: Enthusiast Zoom Compact Cameras
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DPReview
Published: 18.12.2012
Roundup: Enthusiast Zoom Compact Cameras
3.8

The holiday season is upon us once again and with all the sales and special deals around at the moment, this is a great time to start thinking about getting a new camera. In this article, we'll be looking at the current field of enthusiast zoom compact cameras to help you make your buying decision.

Canon PowerShot G15 Canon Powershot G15 Review
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Digital Photography School
Published: 11.12.2012
Canon Powershot G15 Review
4.0

Don’t know about you, but I shudder when I read that a camera company has described a lens or a camera as being ‘bright’. I presume they mean that the lens involved is what used to be described as ‘fast’ … you know, with a maximum aperture of f1.5 or f2 or nearby. But bright

Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot G15 Quick Review
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DPReview
Published: 21.11.2012
Canon PowerShot G15 Quick Review
3.8

Canon's PowerShot G-series is one of the most iconic lines of digital compact cameras, with the original G1 having debuted right back in September 2000. The original models sported fast lenses, articulated LCDs, optical viewfinders, Raw data recording and lots of external control, and were aimed at tempting enthusiasts who usually shot with 35mm SLRs to dip a toe into the brave new waters of digital photography.

Canon PowerShot G15 Canon G15 Review: Fast Lens, Small Sensor, What Gives?
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Published: 07.11.2012
Canon G15 Review: Fast Lens, Small Sensor, What Gives?

Canon’s “G” line of cameras have always appealed to point-and-shooters looking for more of a pro experience. The new G15...

Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot G15 Camera Review
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Published: 16.07.2013
Canon PowerShot G15 Camera Review

The Canon G15 follows the G12. The new model has a massive, robust, and heavy body and has major changes from its predecessor.   The G15 is Canon’s newest high-end compact system with a 12MP sensor (1/1.7”), a large LCD screen, and a lot of manually controlled image parameters. It allows the user to shoot Full HD video.

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