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Predecessor: |
Canon G12
G12 vs G15
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Nikon P7700
P7700 vs P7800
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Successor: |
Canon G16
G15 vs G16
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Model Number: |
G15 |
P7800 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Mid-Sized |
Mid-Sized |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$499.99 |
$549.95 |
Street Price: |
$649.95 |
$499.95 |
Date Available: |
2012-10-15 |
2013-09-30 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
12.3 oz
(350 g)
includes batteries
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14.1 oz
(399 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
4.2 x
3.0 x
1.6 in.
(107 x
76 x
40 mm)
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4.7 x
3.1 x
2.0 in.
(119 x
78 x
50 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
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Effective Megapixels: |
12.1 |
12.2 |
Sensor Format: |
1/1.7 inch |
1/1.7 inch |
Sensor size: |
43.32mm2 (7.6mm x 5.7mm) |
43.32mm2 (7.6mm x 5.7mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
1.90 microns |
1.90 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
n/a |
n/a |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
4:3 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
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Self-Cleaning: |
No |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
46 |
54 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
19.9 |
21.2 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
11.5 |
11.7 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
165 |
200 |
Image Resolution: |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2664
(10.7 MP,
3:2), 4000 x 2248
(9.0 MP,
16:9), 2992 x 2992
(9.0 MP,
1:1), 2816 x 2112
(5.9 MP,
4:3), 2816 x 1880
(5.3 MP,
3:2), 2816 x 1584
(4.5 MP,
16:9), 2112 x 2112
(4.5 MP,
1:1), 1600 x 1200
(1.9 MP,
4:3), 1600 x 1064
(1.7 MP,
3:2), 1200 x 1200
(1.4 MP,
1:1), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3), 640 x 424
(0.3 MP,
Other), 640 x 360
(0.2 MP,
16:9) |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 3984 x 2656
(10.6 MP,
3:2), 3968 x 2232
(8.9 MP,
16:9), 3000 x 3000
(9.0 MP,
1:1), 3264 x 2448
(8.0 MP,
4:3), 2272 x 1704
(3.9 MP,
4:3), 1600 x 1200
(1.9 MP,
4:3), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.2), 12-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), MPO, 12-bit RAW (.NRW), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
10.2 |
8.5 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (24)
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30)
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1920x1080 (30p/15p)
1280x720 (30p/60p)
640x480 (30p/120p)
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Movie File Format: |
MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo PCM) |
MOV (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC stereo) |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
n/a |
n/a |
Lens: |
Canon Zoom Lens |
Zoom-Nikkor ED VR; 13 elements in 10 groups, inc. 2 ED elements |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
28 -
140mm
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28 -
200mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
6.1 -
30.5mm
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6 -
42.8mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
5.00x |
7.10x |
Aperture Range: |
f/1.8 (W) / f/2.8 (T) - f/8.0 |
f/2.0 (wide) / f/4.0 (tele) - f/8.0; 7-blade iris diaphragm |
Integrated ND Filter: |
Yes |
Yes |
Normal Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity
2.0 in to Infinity
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50 cm to Infinity
19.7 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
1 -
50 cm
0.4 -
19.7 in
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2 cm to Infinity
0.8 in to Infinity
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Filter Thread: |
58.0mm |
40.5mm |
Thread Type: |
Via optional lens adapter |
On lens |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
Up to 4x |
Up to 4x |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 9-point AiAF, 1-point (center for face select and track) |
Contrast Detect: Auto (9-area automatic selection), Center, Face priority, Manual with 99 focus areas, Subject tracking |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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EVF / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
Real-image optical zoom; Picture coverage: approx. 80%; Eyepoint: 15mm; Dioptic Adjustment Range: -3.0 - +1.0m |
921K-dot eye-level electronic viewfinder |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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921,600 dots (307,200 pixels)
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
922,000 dots
(307,200 px)
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921,600 dots
(230,400 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: |
10.0x |
10.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
No |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
12800 |
3200 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
80 |
80 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, ISO 80 to 12800 |
Auto, Auto (80-200), Auto (80-400), Auto (80-800), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; 3200 and Hi 1=6400 (available when using P, S, A or M mode) |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom 1/2, Underwater |
Auto 1 (Normal), Auto 2 (Warm), Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent (1/2/3), Incandescent, Cloudy, Flash, Manual (3 presets), Fine Tune By Kelvin Color Temperature Setting |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 15 sec |
1/4000 - 60 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
No |
No |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot; Face Detect AE |
224-segment Matrix, Center-Weighted, Spot; metering can be focus-coupled |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Scene modes (Portrait, Smooth Skin, Smart Shutter, High-Speed Burst HQ, Handheld NightScene, Underwater, Snow, Fireworks, Stitch Assist), Creative Filters (High Dynamic Range, Nostalgic, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap) |
Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night portrait, Party/indoor, Beach, Snow, Sunset, Dusk/dawn, Night landscape (including hand-held option), Close-up, Food, Museum, Fireworks show, Black and white copy, Backlighting, Easy Panorama, Pet portrait; plus Special effects (Creative monochrome, Painting, Zoom exposure, Defocus during exposure, Cross process, Soft, Nostalgic sepia, High key, Low key, Selective color), HDR, Active D-Lighting |
Self Timer: |
1 - 30 seconds |
10 or 2 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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Yes |
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Auto w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; FE lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro, Second-curtain synchro |
Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual (1/64 - full power), Slow sync, Rear curtain sync, Commander |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
Auto ISO: 1.6 ft.-23 ft./50 cm-7 m (W), 1.6-15 ft./50cm-4.5m (T) |
Auto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 10m (1ft. 8 in. to 32 ft.); [T]: 0.5 to 5.5m (1ft. 8 in. to 18ft.) |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/2000 |
1/4000 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot-Shoe |
Hot Shoe (iTTL) |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Full TTL exposure |
Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
12-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG |
12-bit RAW (.NRW), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo PCM) |
MOV (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC stereo) |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
86.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: |
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Internal |
Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
No |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Wired |
Optional IR, RF or wired remote |
Connections (extended): |
Combined USB/AV, Mini (Type-C) HDMI, Remote Terminal |
Mini HDMI, 3.5mm Stereo Microphone Jack, Accessory Port |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
2.07 |
1.59 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
2.83 |
3.31 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
2.91 |
3.60 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
10.2 |
8.5 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
10 |
6 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
1.2 |
8.4 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
20 |
6 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
1.0 |
8.5 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
5 |
6 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.46 seconds |
0.42 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
0.46 seconds |
0.53 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.454 seconds |
0.340 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.71 seconds |
0.49 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.073 seconds |
0.140 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Startup Time: |
2.2 seconds |
1.8 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
1.7 seconds |
2.1 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
3.0 seconds |
3.4 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
350 shots |
350 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
770 shots |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary NB-10L |
Proprietary EN-EL14 |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary NB-10L Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary EN-EL14 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
No |
Included Software: |
Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM |
Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows XP SP3/Vista/7, Mac OS |
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Notes & Features: |
Fast f/1.8(W)-f/2.8(T) lens, DIGIC 5 processor, Intelligent Image Stabilization, improved AF performance, 10 fps High-Speed Burst mode, Full HD 1080p24 video, 58 scene Smart Auto, supports conversion lenses. |
High-res 921K-dot EVF, articulating 921K-dot RGBW LCD, VR optical image stabilization, 1080p Full HD video capture, 8 fps full-resolution burst mode, compatible with WU-1A Wi-Fi adapter. |