Reasons to choose PowerShot G15
Released in 2012, PowerShot G15 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 352 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot G15
vs Canon PowerShot N100
VS
Sensor area
42 mm²
PowerShot G1542 mm²
PowerShot N100- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PowerShot G15 and PowerShot N100 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
PowerShot G15MetricPowerShot N100
12.1 MPEffective pixels12.1 MP
7.53 × 5.64Sensor7.53 × 5.64
1.87 µmPixel pitch1.87 µm
3.51 µm²Pixel area3.51 µm²
28.49 MP/cm²Pixel density28.49 MP/cm²
4.6Crop factor4.6
1,920 × 1,080Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
352 gWeight289 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
Lithium-Ion NB-10L rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryBattery Pack NB-12L
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The PowerShot G15 and PowerShot N100 have the same sensor area. The PowerShot N100 has the lighter body. The PowerShot G15 and PowerShot N100 have the same effective resolution. The PowerShot N100 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PowerShot N100
Released in 2014, PowerShot N100 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 289 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.