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Predecessor: |
Canon G12
G12 vs G15
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Successor: |
Canon G16
G15 vs G16
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Model Number: |
G15 |
MX-1 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Mid-Sized |
Mid-Sized |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$499.99 |
$499.95 |
Street Price: |
$649.95 |
$399.00 |
Date Available: |
2012-10-15 |
2013-02-15 |
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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4.8 x
2.4 x
2.0 in.
(122 x
61 x
51 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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BSI CMOS |
Effective Megapixels: |
12.1 |
12.0 |
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 |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
46 |
49 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
19.9 |
20.4 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
11.5 |
11.3 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
165 |
208 |
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), 3072 x 2304
(7.1 MP,
4:3), 3072 x 2048
(6.3 MP,
3:2), 3072 x 1728
(5.3 MP,
16:9), 2592 x 1728
(4.5 MP,
3:2), 2560 x 1440
(3.7 MP,
16:9), 2048 x 1152
(2.4 MP,
16:9) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.2), 12-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG |
JPEG (Exif 2.3), 12-bit DNG RAW |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
10.2 |
4.0 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (24)
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30)
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1920x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (60p/30p)
640x480 (120p)
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Movie File Format: |
MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo PCM) |
MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) with stereo sound |
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 |
smc Pentax Lens, 11 elements in 8 groups (4 aspherical elements) |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
28 -
140mm
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28 -
112mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
6.1 -
30.5mm
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6 -
24mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
5.00x |
4.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/1.8 (W) / f/2.8 (T) - f/8.0 |
f/1.8 (W) / f/2.5 (T) - f/8 |
Integrated ND Filter: |
Yes |
Yes |
Normal Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity
2.0 in to Infinity
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40 cm to Infinity
15.6 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
1 -
50 cm
0.4 -
19.7 in
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1 -
20 cm
0.4 -
7.9 in
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Filter Thread: |
58.0mm |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
Via optional lens adapter |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
Up to 4x |
Up to 1.95x |
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 Detection: Auto, Spot, Tracking , AF Select (25 Points), Infinity Landscape, Manual Focus, Pan Focus, AF Point Switching |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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No / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
Real-image optical zoom; Picture coverage: approx. 80%; Eyepoint: 15mm; Dioptic Adjustment Range: -3.0 - +1.0m |
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Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
No |
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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921,000 dots
(307,000 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
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Selfie Screen: |
No |
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Max Playback Zoom: |
10.0x |
10.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
12800 |
12800 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
80 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, ISO 80 to 12800 |
Auto (100-12800 with selectable upper limit), 100-12800 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom 1/2, Underwater |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent light (D:Daylight Color, N:Daylight White, W:Cool White, L:Warm White),Tungsten, Flash |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 15 sec |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
No |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot; Face Detect AE |
Multi-segment, Center-weighted, 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) |
Natural Skin Tone, Handheld Night Snap (5M), Night Scene Portrait, Night Scene, Digital Panorama (2M per frame), High Speed Movie (VGA, 120 FPS capture, 30 FPS playback), Time Lapse Movie, Landscape, Blue Sky, Sunset, Flower, Digital SR (ISO 3200-6400 5M), Kids, Pet, Portrait, Food, Fireworks, Surf & Snow, Sport, Fisheye, Sketch, Miniature Filter, Text, Frame Composite (3M); Digital filters (capture): Movie (B&W, Sepia, Fisheye, Miniature, Sketch); Dynamic Range adjustment: Yes (shadow, highlight)
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Self Timer: |
1 - 30 seconds |
2 or 10; 3 shots after 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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No |
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, Flash Off, Flash On, Red-eye, Slow-speed synchro, Slow-speed+Red-eye, Trailing Curtain Sync |
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) |
1.31 - 40’ (wide, auto ISO), 1.31 - 29’ (tele, auto ISO) |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/2000 |
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Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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-2 to +1 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot-Shoe |
n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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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 DNG RAW |
Movie File Format: |
MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo PCM) |
MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) with stereo sound |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
75.3 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 |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
No |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Wired |
Optional IR |
Connections (extended): |
Combined USB/AV, Mini (Type-C) HDMI, Remote Terminal |
Micro (Type D) HDMI |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
2.07 |
1.43 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
2.83 |
1.91 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
7 |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
2.91 |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
10.2 |
4.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
10 |
10 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
1.2 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
20 |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
1.0 |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
5 |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.46 seconds |
0.24 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
0.46 seconds |
0.25 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 |
0.178 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.71 seconds |
0.30 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.073 seconds |
0.016 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Startup Time: |
2.2 seconds |
2.2 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
1.7 seconds |
1.4 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
3.0 seconds |
4.8 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
350 shots |
290 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 D-Li106 |
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 D-Li106 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
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Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
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Included Software: |
Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM |
Software CD-ROM including SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0 LE for PENTAX RICOH IMAGING RAW development software |
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. |
Image Stabilization: Still: Sensor-Shift SR, Digital SR (ISO 100-12800), Dual (SR & Pixel Track SR); Movie: Movie Shake Reduction Mode (Movie SR); (Maximum effect of 3 stops using Sensor-Shift SR); 12-bit RAW (DNG) support, Dual-axial digital level, Dual remote control sensors. Available in black or two-tone silver and black. |