Canon PowerShot G15

75 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Portability (22)
Performance (18)
Lens (16)
Responsiveness (13)
Image quality (13)

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Value for money (7)
Exposure (3)
Features (1)
Shutter (1)
Memory (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 75 reviews from magazines and websites. People are impressed by the responsiveness and image quality. The performance and lens also get good feedback, but there are some mixed comments about the manual image adjustments and battery. There are some critical views about the shutter and exposure.

portability, lens, performance, image quality, responsiveness

screen, viewfinder, value for money, exposure, shutter

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Canon PowerShot G15 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 98/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by: Anand Tuliani (tech2.in.com)

Canon PowerShot G15 Review

Canon's PowerShot G-series of compact digital cameras has everything it takes to bring smiles to enthusiasts. Tough build, brilliant optics, lots of external controls and stellar performance are only a few of the many great things about the cameras...

The Scene mode has limited but the most useful presets including portrait, smooth skin, hand-held night scene, snow and fireworks. The Creative Filter mode lets you shoot photos using effects such as HDR, Nostalgic, Fish eye, Miniature, Toy camera,...

Feb, 2013

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Expert review by: David Elrich (digitaltrends.com)

Canon PowerShot G15

The G Series is one of the most familiar of the burgeoning list of enthusiast digicams. Around for more than 10 years, the new G15 retains the design and spirit of the lineup. But at $499, has this type of camera reached the end of the road—especially...

Bright f/1.8-f/2.8 5x zoom ; Quality stills and videos ; Excellent image stabilization system

Better alternatives available ; Pokes along in RAW ; Very noisy at high ISOs

Although the PowerShot G15 is a good camera, reluctantly we’re getting off the small-chip G-series merry-go-round – especially at its list price of $499.

Jan, 2013

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Expert review by: Lars Rehm with additional material by Andy Westlak (dpreview.com)

Canon PowerShot G15

Canon's PowerShot G-series is one of the most iconic lines of digital compact cameras, with the original G1 having debuted right back in September 2000. The original models sported fast lenses, articulated LCDs, optical viewfinders, Raw data recording...

Good low-ISO image detail and reliable metering ; Versatile, sharp and fast 28-140mm F1.8-2.8 lens ; Good balance between noise reduction and detail retention at higher ISOs ; Fast and responsive operation ; Very pocketable format ; Fast and reliable...

Exposure compensation dial does not work in video mode (but you can set exposure compensation using the AEL button when the mode dial is set to movie) ; No swivel screen (vs predecessor and some competitors) ; No automated panorama mode (only...

The Canon Powershot G15 is a well-refined product and a joy to use. It is very quick and responsive in operation, built like a tank and offers the most external controls in its class. In combination with the fast 28-140mm F1.8-2.8 lens that makes it a...

Nov, 2012

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Expert review by: Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

Canon PowerShot G15

As I tested the Canon PowerShot G15, I kept coming back to the thought that this is the lens that should have been on the G1 X . While the G15 is a fine camera -- sadly, now without its articulated LCD -- the fact remains that it still has a small...

In addition to a great, fast lens, the Canon PowerShot G15 has a nice, streamlined shooting design and produces very nice photos.

It's humbled by a somewhat limited feature set and ho-hum performance.

The Canon PowerShot G15 continues the G-series tradition of solid advanced compacts, but doesn't rank as best in class by any particular measure.

Nov, 2012

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Expert review by: Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Canon PowerShot G15

If you're wondering if you missed the G13 and G14, don't. The Canon PowerShot G15 ($499.99 direct) is actually the successor to the PowerShot G12 , a high-end compact camera that is now two years old. The G15 offers numerous upgrades—a 12-megapixel...

Fast, sharp lens. Optical viewfinder. Good high ISO performance. Responsive. Excellent control layout. Raw shooting support

Pricey. Fixed rear LCD. Limited zoom range. Bulky. No GPS or Wi-Fi. 1080p video limited to 24fps

The enthusiast-focused Canon PowerShot G15 delivers excellent image quality, but lacks some features found in other top-end cameras.

Oct, 2012

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Expert review by: (digitalcamerareview.com)

Canon PowerShot G15 Review: A Professional's Point and Shoot

It takes a lot for me to love a point and shoot cameras. In fact, I find very few that fit the needs of a seasoned professional. Sometimes they lack basic features I am looking for or they just can't capture an image with the quality I am used to. But...

Great image quality ; Professional level mode dial with lots of physical buttons ; Fast f1.8-f2.8 lens ; button ; Solid build

Below average viewfinder ; Non-articulating screen will bother some ; Some AF hunting in very low light

As the newest member of Canon's G Series cameras, the Canon G15 does not disappoint. It is an all around excellent point and shoot for anyone ranging from amateurs to seasoned professionals. The 12.1-megapixel sensor paired with the Digic 5 image...

Apr, 2013

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Expert review by: Dharna Verma (technostall.com)

Canon PowerShot G15 Quick Review – Specs, Features and Price

Think of a place…think of going for a walk or think of a normal hangout…what is that one think that connects you to all these?? I have the correct answer the pictures. Whenever we are into something or whatever ...

Feb, 2013

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Expert review by: Jeff Keller (dcresource.com)

PowerShot G15

($499) is the latest entry in Canon's long-running series of enthusiast compact cameras. This latest iteration addresses two issues that have plagued recent G-series models: the aperture range of the lens, and focusing performance. While previous...

Very good photo quality, with better-than-average performance at high sensitivities ; Well-designed camera with solid build quality ; Fast F1.8-2.8, 5X optical zoom lens (28 - 140 mm equivalent) ; Optical image stabilization, with new Intelligent IS...

Likes to clip highlights (hint: use DR correction) ; Redeye a problem (though removal tool in playback mode helps) ; Rotating LCD will be missed ; ISO fixed at 80 at shutter speeds below 1 second ; Movies are a bit choppy due to 24 fps frame rate; no...

Though I'm still a little bitter about the removal of the rotating LCD, I have to say that Canon's PowerShot G15 is a great enthusiast camera. It takes very good photos, has plenty of features for both beginners and enthusiasts, offers good (but not...

Nov, 2012

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Expert review by: Ken McMahon (cameralabs.com)

Canon PowerShot G15

The Canon PowerShot G15 is the latest model in Canon's iconic G-series, originally launched back in 2000. Over the years these chunky compacts have become synonymous with no-nonsense design, fast lenses, and the kinds of physical controls and shooting...

Bright f21.8-2.8 5x zoom lens ; Compact and lightweight - pocketable ; 1080p24 video, plus super slomo ; Optical viewfinder

Small viewfinder no proximity sensor ; Poor continuous shooting performance ; Braketing limited to 3 frames ; Lacks articulated screen of predecessor ; No Wifi or GPS built-in

The PowerShot G15 is a worthy successor to the G12, the question is, does it still have something to offer in a market teeming with options for enthusiast photographers looking for a compact DSLR back up? Canon has made some good calls with the G15,...

Nov, 2012