Canon G15 vs Canon 1DX Mark III Specifications

1/1.7 inch 43.3mm²
12.1 megapixels
28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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35mm 864.0mm²
20.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 102,400

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Detailed specifications
Canon PowerShot G15
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Canon G12 G12 vs G15	Canon 1DX Mark II 1DX Mark II vs 1DX Mark III
Successor:	Canon G16 G15 vs G16
General
Model Number:	G15	1DX Mark III
Alternate Model Number(s):		1DX III
Camera Format:	Mid-Sized	Pro SLR
Currently Manufactured:	No	Yes
Retail Price:	$499.99	$6499.00
Street Price:	$649.95	$6,499.00
Date Available:	2012-10-15	2020-02-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	12.3 oz (350 g) includes batteries	50.8 oz (1,440 g) includes batteries
Size:	4.2 x 3.0 x 1.6 in. (107 x 76 x 40 mm)	6.2 x 6.6 x 3.3 in. (158 x 168 x 83 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:		Canon
Effective Megapixels:	12.1	20.1
Sensor Format:	1/1.7 inch	35mm
Sensor size:	43.32mm² (7.6mm x 5.7mm)	864mm² (36.00mm x 24.00mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	1.90 microns	6.58 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a	1.0x
Aspect Ratio:	4:3	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:		Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	No	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	Yes
DxO Sensor Score:	46
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	19.9
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	11.5
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	165
Image Capture
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)	5472 x 3648 (20.0 MP, 3:2), 4368 x 2912 (12.7 MP, 3:2), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.2), 12-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG	JPEG, HEIF (10-bit), RAW, C-RAW, 14-bit CR3; RAW+JPEG, RAW+HEIF
Continuous-mode frames/second:	10.2	20.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (24) 1280x720 (30) 640x480 (30)	5472x2286 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 3840x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 1920x1080 (120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p)
Movie File Format:	MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo PCM)	MP4 (Video: MPEG4 AVC/H.264 or MPEG4 H.265/HEVC; Audio: AAC or Linear PCM), RAW (CRM)
Composite Video Out:	Yes	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:		n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a	Canon EF
Lens:	Canon Zoom Lens	n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	28 - 140mm
Focal Length (actual):	6.1 - 30.5mm
Zoom Ratio:	5.00x
Aperture Range:	f/1.8 (W) / f/2.8 (T) - f/8.0
Integrated ND Filter:	Yes	No
Normal Focus Range:	5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	1 - 50 cm 0.4 - 19.7 in
Filter Thread:	58.0mm	n/a
Thread Type:	Via optional lens adapter	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	No
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 4x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 9-point AiAF, 1-point (center for face select and track)	OVF: Phase-detect AF via 191 AF points with 155 cross-type points and 1 dual cross-type; Live View uses Dual Pixel CMOS AF
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	No
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD	Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	Real-image optical zoom; Picture coverage: approx. 80%; Eyepoint: 15mm; Dioptic Adjustment Range: -3.0 - +1.0m	SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.76x magnification, 20mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 diopter; fixed focusing screen
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):		0.76x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):		0.76x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.2
Rear Display Resolution:	922,000 dots (307,200 px)	2,100,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No	Yes
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:	10.0x
Top Deck Display:	No	Yes

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	12800	102400
Minimum ISO (native):	80	100
ISO Settings:	Auto, ISO 80 to 12800	Auto (100-102400), 100-102400 (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments), ISO can be expanded to L: 50, H1: 204800, H2: 409600, H3: 819200
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom 1/2, Underwater	Auto (Ambience priority/White priority), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 15 sec	1/8000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	No	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot; Face Detect AE	400K-pixel RGB+IR sensor: 384-zone Evaluative (linked to all AF points); Center-weighted; Partial (6.2% of viewfinder); Spot (1.5% of viewfinder) center or linkable to AF points; Multi-spot
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)
Self Timer:	1 - 30 seconds	10, 2 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):		Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	No
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	Depends on external flash
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)	n/a
Max Flash Sync:	1/2000	1/250
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot-Shoe	Hot Shoe, PC Sync Terminal
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:		No
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	CFexpress
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	Yes
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	12-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG	RAW, C-RAW, 14-bit CR3; RAW+JPEG, RAW+HEIF
Movie File Format:	MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo PCM)	MP4 (Video: MPEG4 AVC/H.264 or MPEG4 H.265/HEVC; Audio: AAC or Linear PCM), RAW (CRM)
Included Memory:	No memory included	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	Yes
NFC:	No	No
Bluetooth:	No	Yes
Built-In GPS:	No	Yes
Microphone Jack:	No	Yes
Headphone Jack:	No	Yes
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 3.0 Super Speed,Ethernet,Bluetooth,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Wired	Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/IR; optional wired (N3 contact), WFT-E9
Connections (extended):	Combined USB/AV, Mini (Type-C) HDMI, Remote Terminal	USB-C (USB 3.1 Gen2) , Mini HDMI (Type-C), N3 remote terminal, WFT terminal, 3.5mm external mic and headphone jacks, 1000BASE-T Ethernet RJ-45 jack

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	2.07
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	2.83
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	Unlimited
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	2.91
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	10.2	20.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	10	Unlimited
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	1.2	20.0
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	20	Unlimited
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	1.0	20.0
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	5	Unlimited
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.46 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):	0.46 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.454 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.71 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.073 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:	2.2 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	1.7 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	3.0 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	350 shots	610 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	770 shots	2850 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary NB-10L	Proprietary LP-E19
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary NB-10L Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary LP-E19 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	Yes	Yes
Internal Charging Supported:	No	No
Software
Included Software:	Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM	Digital Photo Professional, EOS Utility, ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser, Photostitch, Picture Style Editor
OS Compatibility:	Windows XP SP3/Vista/7, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
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.