Canon PowerShot G15 vs Nikon Coolpix P7700: Digital Photography Review

Canon PowerShot G15 specifications

Body type
Body type	Compact
Sensor
Max resolution	4000 x 3000
Other resolutions	4000 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 ratio w:h	1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
Effective pixels	12 megapixels
Sensor size	1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm)
Sensor type	CMOS
Processor	Digic 5
Color space	sRGB
Color filter array	Primary Color Filter
Image
ISO	Auto, 80, 100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200, 4000, 5000, 6400, 8000, 10000, 12800
White balance presets	7
Custom white balance	Yes (2)
Image stabilization	Optical
Uncompressed format	RAW
JPEG quality levels	Fine, Normal
Optics & Focus
Focal length (equiv.)	28–140 mm
Optical zoom	5×
Autofocus	Contrast Detect (sensor) Multi-area Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View
Autofocus assist lamp	Yes
Digital zoom	Yes (4x)
Manual focus	Yes
Macro focus range	1 cm (0.39″)
Number of focus points	9
Lens mount	Unknown
Screen / viewfinder
Articulated LCD	Fixed
Screen size	3.00″
Screen dots	922,000
Touch screen	No
Screen type	TFT PureColor II G LCD
Live view	Yes
Viewfinder type	Optical (tunnel)
Photography features
Maximum aperture	F1.8 - F2.8
Minimum shutter speed	15 sec
Maximum shutter speed	1/4000 sec
Exposure modes	Smart Auto Program AE Shutter priority AE Aperture priority AE Manual Custom Scene Creative Filters Movie Digest Movie
Scene modes	Portrait Smooth Skin Smart Shutter (Smile, Wink Self-Timer, FaceSelf- Timer) High-speed Burst HQ Handheld Night Scene Underwater Snow Fireworks Stitch Assist
Built-in flash	Yes
Flash range	7.00 m
External flash	Yes (Hot-shoe)
Flash modes	Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain
Drive modes	Single Continuous Continuous with AF Self-Timer
Continuous drive	Yes (2.1 fps)
Self-timer	Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Metering modes	Multi Center-weighted Spot
Exposure compensation	±3 (at 1/3 EV steps)
AE Bracketing	(at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features
Format	H.264
Microphone	Stereo
Speaker	Mono
Resolutions	1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Videography notes	Miniature Effect (HD, L) 6fps, 3fps, 1.5 fps
Storage
Storage types	SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage included	Unknown
Connectivity
USB	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
HDMI	Yes (Mini)
Wireless	Eye-Fi Connected
Remote control	Yes (Optional)
Physical
Environmentally sealed	No
Battery	Battery Pack
Battery description	Lithium-Ion NB-10L rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	350
Weight (inc. batteries)	352 g (0.78 lb / 12.42 oz)
Dimensions	107 x 76 x 40 mm (4.21 x 2.99 x 1.57″)
Other features
Orientation sensor	Yes
Timelapse recording	No
GPS	None

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