Canon Powershot G15 Review

With the PowerShot G1 X already here, how does the G15 justify its existence?

Product Overview

Overall rating:

84%

Canon Powershot G15

Overall score:84%
Value:75%
Performance:90%
Image Quality:80%
Design:85%
Features:90%

Pros:

  • Slim and well made body, Fast AF and start-up, Excellent video, Very good AWB performance

Cons:

  • No parallax correction in viewfinder, Some image processing issues, Chromatic aberration, Price

Product:

Canon Powershot G15 Review

Manufacturer:

Price as reviewed:

£529.00

Verdict

Canon has made some welcome changes here over the previous G12. With a fast AF system and speedy Raw write times the camera lends itself well to street photography, and while image quality is good it’s not quite as good as expected. Ultimately, while capable in itself, competition from the cheaper Nikon P7700 and Panasonic LX7 means that, right now, it’s simply not the best option in its class.

Details

Video:1920 x 1080 (24fps)
LCD:3in LCD, 922k dots
Sensor:12.1MP CMOS, 1/1.7in type
Exposure Modes:PASM, Auto, Scene, movie mode
Weight:352g
Lens:28-140mm f/1.8-2.8
File Formats:Raw, JPEG, Raw + JPEG, MOV
ISO Range:80-12,800
Dimensions:106.6 x 75.9 x 40.1mm
  1. 1. Introduction
  2. 2. Design
  3. 3. Performance
  4. 4. Image Quality
  5. 5. Verdict
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