Samsung SH100 vs Canon G15 Comparison

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Samsung SH100

14 MP | 1/2.33″ (6.08 x 4.56 mm) CCD Sensor

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Canon G15

12 MP | 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Samsung SH100 vs Canon G15 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Compact cameras from Samsung and Canon. Samsung SH100 was introduced to market in January 2011 and Canon G15 was launched in September 2012. There is 20 months difference between SH100 and G15 so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger G15, especially in sensor tech.

Samsung SH100 has a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Canon G15 has a 12.0MP 1/1.7-inch sensor.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Samsung SH100 and Canon G15 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Samsung SH100 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2011-01-04

14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor

ISO -

Mount

3" Fixed Type Screen

Unknown continuous shooting

HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

g. 93 x 54 x 19 mm

Canon G15 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2012-09-17

12MP - 1/1.7-inch CMOS Sensor

ISO 80 - 12800

28-140 mm F1.8-2.8 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3" Fixed Type Screen

Optical (tunnel) viewfinder

2 fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

240fps High-Speed Video

352g. 107 x 76 x 40 mm

Replaced Canon PowerShot G12 Compare

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Canon PowerShot G16 vs Canon PowerShot G15
Canon PowerShot G16 vs Samsung SH100

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Samsung SH100 and Canon G15 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Samsung SH100 over Canon PowerShot G15

Wireless Connection	Built-In vs Eye-Fi Connected	Better connectivity
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Easy control of camera functions
Max Sensor Resolution	14 MP vs 12 MP	16% more pixels
Weight	g vs 352 g	352 g lighter
Microphone Port	Yes vs No	High quality audio recording option
Focal Length - Wide	mm vs 28mm	28 mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	vs 1.80	faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele	vs 2.80	faster lens at tele

Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot G15 over Samsung SH100

Image Stabilization	Optical vs None	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
External Flash Shoe	Yes vs No	Better for flash photography
Viewfinder	Optical vs None	Better framing and control
RAW Support	Yes vs No	Better image quality
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs No	very handy for portraits
Max ISO	12.800 vs 0	0% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Resolution	922k dots vs 230k dots	300% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter	1/4000s vs 1/2000s	faster mechanical shutter
Manual Exposure	Yes vs No	better exposure control
Focal Length - Tele	140mm vs mm	140 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	5× vs	more flexible focal coverage
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing	Yes vs No	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Built-in ND Filter	Yes vs No	Use larger aperture under strong light

Common Strengths of Samsung SH100 and Canon PowerShot G15

Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
Max Aperture - Wide	vs 1.80	Fast lenses at wide
Max Aperture - Tele	vs 2.80	Fast lenses at tele

Common Weaknesses of Samsung SH100 and Canon PowerShot G15

Fixed Screen	Fixed Type vs No	No flexible viewing angles
Continuous Shooting	fps vs 2.0fps	Slow shooting speeds
Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions

Samsung SH100 vs Canon G15: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Samsung SH100 and Canon G15 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Samsung SH100 has external dimensions of 93 x 54 x 19 mm (3.66 x 2.13 x 0.75″) and weighs (including batteries). Canon G15 has external dimensions of 107 x 76 x 40 mm (4.21 x 2.99 x 1.57″) and weighs 352 g (0.78 lb / 12.42 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Samsung SH100 and Canon G15. Samsung SH100 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 14mm narrower, 22mm shorter and 21mm thinner than Canon G15.

Comparison image of Samsung SH100 and Canon G15 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Samsung SH100 and Canon G15.

Comparison image of Samsung SH100 and Canon G15 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Samsung SH100 and Canon G15.

Top View Comparison image of Samsung SH100 and Canon G15 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Samsung SH100 is 352g lighter than the Canon G15 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

SH100

G15

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

SH100

G15

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Samsung SH100 nor Canon PowerShot G15 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Samsung SH100 and Canon G15's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.

Samsung SH100 vs Canon G15: Sensor Comparison

Samsung SH100 has a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor . On the other hand, Canon G15 has a 12.0MP 1/1.7-inch (7.44 x 5.58 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Digic 5 processor.

Below you can see the SH100 and G15 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Samsung SH100 and Canon G15 Cameras

As seen above, Canon G15 has a 1.5x Larger sensor area than Samsung SH100. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Samsung SH100 vs Canon G15 Lens Specs Comparison

Samsung SH100 features a zoom lens whereas Canon G15 features a 28-140 mm F1.8-2.8 5× zoom lens.

Samsung SH100 has 28mm wider coverage than the Canon G15. At f, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Canon G15 has 140mm longer telezoom reach than the Samsung SH100. However, with a max aperture of f, Samsung SH100 is faster at widest end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

SH100

G15

Widest - Ricoh WG-M1

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

SH100

G15

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

SH100

G15

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

SH100

G15

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Samsung SH100 and Canon G15 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Samsung SH100 and Canon G15 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Samsung SH100 vs Canon G15: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Samsung SH100 and Canon G15, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Samsung SH100 and Canon G15 scores compare:

Samsung SH100
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Canon G15

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #23 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #384 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Canon G15 vs Samsung SH100 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Samsung SH100	Canon PowerShot G15
Brand	Samsung	Canon
Announced	2011-01-04	2012-09-17
Body Type	Ultracompact	Compact
Sensor
Type	CCD	CMOS
Size	1/2.3-inch	1/1.7-inch
Dimensions	6.08 x 4.56 mm	7.44 x 5.58 mm
Area	27.72mm²	41.52mm²
Megapixels	14 megapixels	12 megapixels
Max Resolution	4230 x 3240	4000 x 3000
Max Native Light sensitivity	0 ISO	12,800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	0 ISO	80 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	n/a	9
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	no lens	28-140 mm (5×)
Max Aperture	no lens	F1.8-2.8
Macro Focus Range	n/a	1cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	3"	3"
Resolution	230k dots	922k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	Optical (tunnel)
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/2000s	1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization	No	Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	n/a	7.00 m
Max Flash Sync	n/a	1/2000s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	n/a	2.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	1280 x 720	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	Motion JPEG	H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Built-In	Eye-Fi Connected
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	n/a	352g
Dimensions	93 x 54 x 19mm	107 x 76 x 40mm
Battery Life	n/a	350 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score	not tested	46
DxO Color Depth	not tested	19.9
DxO Dynamic Range	not tested	11.5
DxO Low Light ISO	not tested	165
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