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Comparison of Canon PowerShot G15 and Olympus Stylus XZ-2 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot G15 ×
Olympus Stylus XZ-2 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot G15Olympus Stylus XZ-2
BrandCanonOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberG15XZ-2
Camera formatMid-SizedMid-Sized
Release year (year)20122012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)107113
Width (mm)4048
Height (mm)7665
Weight (g)350357
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon G12-
SuccessorCanon G16-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)12.112
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)1.91.92
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning-+
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score4649
Dxo color depth score (bit)19.920.4
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.511.3
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)165216
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)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3968 x 2976(11.8 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
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)10.25
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
Movie max framerate (fps)-30
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo PCM).MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264), Linear PCM, 16-bit, 48kHz stereo audio
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom Lensi.Zuiko Digital ED; 11 elements in 8 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 140.0028.00 - 112.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.006.00 - 24.00
Zoom ratio (x)54
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.560.12 - 0.56
Integrated nd filter++
Min focus range (cm)560
Macro focus range (cm)1 - 501 - 60
Filter thread (mm)58-
Thread typeVia optional lens adapter-
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 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 Detection: 35-area multiple AF (All target, Group target area (9-area), Single target)
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 - +1.0mOptional VF-2 or VF-3 external EVF
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)922,000920,000
Touchscreen-+
Articulating screen-+
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80012,800
Minimum iso (native)80100
Iso settingsAuto, ISO 80 to 12800AUTO ISO 100 - 12800 (customizable, Default 100-1600) Manual ISO 100 - 12800, 1/3 EV steps
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom 1/2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • underwater
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • lamp
  • one-touch
  • shade
  • underwater auto
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 151/2000 - 60
Bulb mode-+
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot; Face Detect AE324-zone Digital ESP, Center-weighted Average, 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, FireworksScene (Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Sport, Night, Night + Portrait,Sunset, Documents, Panorama, Fireworks, Multiple Exposure
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 30
  • 2
  • 12
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
  • fill-in
  • off.
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction slow sync.
  • slow sync at 1st curtain
  • slow sync at 2nd curtain
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 1.6 ft.-23 ft./50 cm-7 m (W), 1.6-15 ft./50cm-4.5m (T)ISO 1600: W:0.6 to 11.1m / T:0.6 to 8.5m
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-ShoeHot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
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
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • wired
  • optional rm-uc1 remote cable
Connections (extended)
  • combined usb/av
  • mini (type-c) hdmi
  • remote terminal
  • accessory port
  • dedicated multi-connector (usb/av/remote)
  • micro hdmi type-d
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.071.21
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)2.831.27
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)-7
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.911.62
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)10.25
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)104
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)1.25
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)203
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)14.9
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)53
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.460.12
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.460.11
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.450.07
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.710.18
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.070.03
Startup time (s)2.21.8
Play -> record time (s)1.71.4
Flash cycle time, full power (s)33.2
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)350310
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)770-
Battery form factorProprietary NB-10LProprietary Li-90B
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-10L Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Li-90B 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
  • olympus [ib] software 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 performance3-inch 920K-dot tilting touchscreen LCD, Full HD movies, hybrid control ring, HDR backlit correction



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