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Canon PowerShot G15

Canon PowerShot G15
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alaScore 91

1295 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1295 reviews of Canon PowerShot G15. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. People really like the size and image quality. The portability and usability also get good opinions. There are some less positive opinions about the storage. There are some mixed comments about the energy efficiency.

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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 91/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Canon PowerShot G15

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 102 user reviews of Canon PowerShot G15 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the image quality and durability. The portability and usability are also appreciated. There are some mixed opinions about the exposure, while there are some less positive comments about the viewfinder.

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96% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Canon PowerShot G15

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 431 user reviews of Canon PowerShot G15 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. People really like the size and image quality. The performance and portability are also mentioned favorably, but there are some mixed views about the storage.

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95% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : David Elrich (digitaltrends.com)

Canon PowerShot G15 Review

 

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.

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. We’ve endorsed them for many years but times have changed. Although this is a solid,...

Jan, 2013
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Expert review by (dpreview.com)

Canon G15 vs Nikon P7700

 

The Canon versus Nikon debate has been around for almost as long as Coke versus Pepsi or dogs versus cats (well, maybe not quite). Both manufacturers make excellent cameras, but that hasn't stopped people from choosing sides. Naturally, we here at...

The Coolpix P7700 offers an impressive feature set, a longer zoom range than most of its competitors, a fully articulating LCD, and very good photo quality. Unfortunately, it is marred by very slow write times, especially in RAW mode which makes...

May, 2013
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Expert review by (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...

549.00 ; Show all listings (11) ...Get more prices from AmazonCommentsBy Gary R. (2 days ago) ; It's an interesting list of "cons" here. I've had cameras with articulating screens, and found I really didn't use them all that often, so really don't...

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 review

 

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

 

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

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.

Performance and Conclusions In terms of speed, it can't catch a D-SLR, but the G15 keeps up with others in its class. It starts and shoots in 2.3 seconds, can snap a photo every 0.55 second in continuous drive mode, and notches a relatively short...

Oct, 2012
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Expert review by : Josh Fate (steves-digicams.com)

Canon PowerShot G15 Review

 

Canon's PowerShot G15 is a high quality compact digicam sporting the best features, blazing performance and outstanding image quality. At just under $500, its not for everyone, but if you are looking for the best quality in a compact digicam, this is a...

Smart Auto shooting mode is accurate and easy in all situations ; Dedicated Video Capture Button is always ready to record ; DIGIC 5 processor provides outstanding performance ; Excellent overall image quality ; Intelligent IS is ready for any...

Flash must be manually raised to operate in all shooting modes, including Smart Auto ; ISO 12,800 sounds great but is unacceptable ; Optical viewfinder is way off from actual image captured ; Movie audio features a lot of background noise ; No audio input

Canon's PowerShot G15 is a high quality compact digicam sporting the best features, blazing performance and outstanding image quality. At just under $500, its not for everyone, but if you are looking for the best quality in a compact digicam, this is a...

Dec, 2012
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Expert review by : Mark Goldstein (photographyblog.com)

Canon PowerShot G15 Review

 

The Canon PowerShot G15 is a new premium compact camera aimed at the DSLR owner looking for a backup model or the enthusiast who wants DSLR functionality without the added size and weight. The Canon G15 has a 12.1 megapixel 1/1.7-type CMOS sensor,...

The new Canon PowerShot G15 is the most well-balanced G-series camera to date. It may not offer the admittedly more versatile articulating screen of its predecessor, the G12, or the DSLR-like image quality of its big brother, the G1 X, but the...

Nov, 2012
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Expert review by : imaging-resource.com (imaging-resource.com)

Canon G15

 

Excellent, fast f/1.8-2.8 5x optical zoom lens with 28-140mm equivalent range, Intelligent IS with up to 4-stops of correction, Upgraded to 12-megapixel, 1/1.7-inch CMOS sensor, Comfortable and ergonomic build, with a slimmer design than the G12, High...

Excellent, fast f/1.8-2.8 5x optical zoom lens with 28-140mm equivalent range, Intelligent IS with up to 4-stops of correction, Upgraded to 12-megapixel, 1/1.7-inch CMOS sensor, Comfortable and ergonomic build, with a slimmer design than the G12, High...

The Canon G15 premium compact digital camera steps up its game over its predecessor, the G12, in many ways. The most notable is the 5x optical zoom (28-140mm equivalent) lens that's very fast for a camera of this type, ranging from f/1.8 at wide to...

Mar, 2013
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Expert review by : George Schaub (shutterbug.com)

Canon PowerShot G15: Lab Test Results & Comments

 

The Canon G15 follows the G12. The new model has a massive, robust, and heavy body and has major changes from its predecessor.

High-end compact camera with manual control of exposure settings and nearly all parameters ; High-resolution images and very good color reproduction ; Full HD video

Missing swivel monitor ; Very small optical viewfinder ; Missing lens ring (for manual focus control)

Jul, 2013
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Expert review by : Digital Camera Review (digitalcamerareview.com)

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

 

Conclusion 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...

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

Apr, 2013
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