Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot G15 and Nikon Coolpix P340

Comparison of Canon PowerShot G15 and Nikon Coolpix P340 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot G15 ×
Nikon Coolpix P340 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot G15Nikon Coolpix P340
BrandCanonNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberG15P340
Camera formatMid-SizedMid-Sized
Release year (year)20122014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)107103
Width (mm)4032
Height (mm)7658
Weight (g)350194
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon G12-
SuccessorCanon G16-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)12.112.2
Sensor format1/1.7 inch1/1.7 inch
Sensor area (mm²)43.3243.32
Sensor width (mm)7.67.6
Sensor height (mm)5.75.7
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.91.9
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score4654
Dxo color depth score (bit)19.920.7
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.511.9
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)165273
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1200 x 1200(1.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1600 x 1064(1.7 mp 3:2)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2112 x 2112(4.5 mp 1:1)
  • 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9)
  • 2816 x 1880(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2664(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3000 x 3000(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3968 x 2232(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 3984 x 2656(10.6 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • 12-bit raw (.cr2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 12-bit raw (.nrw)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)10.210
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 960x540
Movie max framerate (fps)-30
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo PCM)MOV (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: LPCM stereo)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom LensZoom-Nikkor ED VR; 7 elements in 6 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 140.0024.00 - 120.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)55
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.560.18 - 0.56
Integrated nd filter++
Min focus range (cm)530
Macro focus range (cm)1 - 50-
Filter thread (mm)58-
Thread typeVia optional lens adapter-
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 9-point AiAF, 1-point (center for face select and track)Contrast Detect: Target Finding AF, Face priority, Spot, Normal, Wide, Subject tracking
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDNo / LCD
Viewfinder typeReal-image optical zoom; Picture coverage: approx. 80%; Eyepoint: 15mm; Dioptic Adjustment Range: -3.0 - +1.0m-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)922,000921,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80012,800
Minimum iso (native)8080
Iso settingsAuto, ISO 80 to 12800Auto, ISO 80 to 3200; ISO 6400, Hi 1 (equivalent to ISO 12,800) (available when using P, S, A, or M mode)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom 1/2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • underwater
  • auto 1
  • auto 2
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 151/4000 - 60
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot; Face Detect AEMatrix, Center-Weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene modes (Portrait, Smooth Skin, Smart Shutter, High-Speed Burst HQ, Handheld NightScene, Underwater, Snow, FireworksBacklighting, Beach, Black and White Copy, Close-up, Dusk/Dawn, Easy Panorama, Fireworks Show, Food, Landscape, Museum
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 30
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/red-eye reduction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • flash on w/red-eye reduction
  • safety fe
  • second-curtain synchro
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • ttl auto flash with monitor preflashes
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 1.6 ft.-23 ft./50 cm-7 m (W), 1.6-15 ft./50cm-4.5m (T)Auto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 6.5m (1ft. 8 in. to 21 ft.) [T]: 0.5 to 2.5m (1ft. 8 in. to 8 ft. 2 in.)
Max flash sync (s)1/2000-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot-Shoe-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 12-bit raw (.cr2)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 12-bit raw (.nrw)
  • raw+jpeg
Included memory (MB)-56
Included memory type-Internal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi-+
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • ethernet
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control+-
Remote control type
  • wired
-
Connections (extended)
  • combined usb/av
  • mini (type-c) hdmi
  • remote terminal
  • micro (type d) hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.07-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)2.83-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.91-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)10.210
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)1010
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)1.2-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)20-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)1-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)5-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.46-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.46-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.45-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.71-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.07-
Startup time (s)2.2-
Play -> record time (s)1.7-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)350220
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)770-
Battery form factorProprietary NB-10LProprietary EN-EL12
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-10L Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL12 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included+-
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • digital camera solution cd-rom
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows xp sp3/vista/7
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresFast f/1.8(W)-f/2.8(T) lens, DIGIC 5 processor, Intelligent Image Stabilization, improved AF performanceAvailable in black.



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