Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot G15 and Pentax MX-1

Comparison of Canon PowerShot G15 and Pentax MX-1 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot G15 ×
Pentax MX-1 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot G15Pentax MX-1
BrandCanonPentax
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberG15MX-1
Camera formatMid-SizedMid-Sized
Release year (year)20122013
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)107122
Width (mm)4051
Height (mm)7661
Weight (g)350399
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon G12-
SuccessorCanon G16-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-BSI CMOS
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)1.91.9
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)165208
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)
  • 2048 x 1152(2.4 mp 16:9)
  • 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1728(4.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 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)
Image file format
  • 12-bit raw (.cr2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 12-bit dng raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)10.24
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)-120
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo PCM)MOV (MPEG－4 AVC/H.264) with stereo sound
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom Lenssmc Pentax Lens, 11 elements in 8 groups (4 aspherical elements)
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)540
Macro focus range (cm)1 - 501 - 20
Filter thread (mm)58-
Thread typeVia optional lens adapter-
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 1.95
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: Auto, Spot, Tracking , AF Select (25 Points), Infinity Landscape, Manual Focus, Pan Focus, AF Point Switching
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)922,000921,000
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 (100-12800 with selectable upper limit), 100-12800
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom 1/2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • underwater
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent light (d:daylight color
  • l:warm white)
  • n:daylight white
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • w:cool white
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 151/8000 - 30
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 AEMulti-segment, 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, FireworksNatural Skin Tone, Handheld Night Snap (5M), Night Scene Portrait, Night Scene, Digital Panorama (2M per frame)
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 30
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
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
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye
  • slow-speed synchro
  • slow-speed+red-eye
  • trailing curtain sync
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 1.6 ft.-23 ft./50 cm-7 m (W), 1.6-15 ft./50cm-4.5m (T)1.31 - 40’ (wide, auto ISO), 1.31 - 29’ (tele, auto ISO)
Max flash sync (s)1/2000-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-2 to +1 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 dng raw
Included memory (MB)-75
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
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • wired
  • optional ir
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)2.071.43
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)2.831.91
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)-7
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)10.24
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)0.460.24
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.460.25
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.450.18
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.710.3
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.070.02
Startup time (s)2.22.2
Play -> record time (s)1.71.4
Flash cycle time, full power (s)34.8
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)350290
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)770-
Battery form factorProprietary NB-10LProprietary D-Li106
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-10L Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary D-Li106 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
  • software cd-rom including silkypix developer studio 3.0 le for pentax ricoh imaging raw development software
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 performanceImage Stabilization: Still: Sensor-Shift SR, Digital SR (ISO 100-12800), Dual (SR & Pixel Track SR)



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