Sony NEX-5R vs Canon G15 Specifications

APS-C 366.6mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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

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Detailed specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5R
Canon PowerShot G15

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Prices:	Compare Prices	Compare Prices
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Sony NEX-5N NEX-5N vs NEX-5R	Canon G12 G12 vs G15
Successor:	Sony NEX-5T NEX-5R vs NEX-5T	Canon G16 G15 vs G16
General
Model Number:	NEX-5R	G15
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Compact System Camera	Mid-Sized
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$750.00	$499.99
Street Price:	$499.00	$649.95
Date Available:	2012-10-31	2012-10-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	16.4 oz (466 g) includes batteries, kit lens	12.3 oz (350 g) includes batteries
Size:	4.4 x 2.3 x 1.5 in. (111 x 59 x 39 mm)	4.2 x 3.0 x 1.6 in. (107 x 76 x 40 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony Exmor APS HD
Effective Megapixels:	16.1	12.1
Sensor Format:	APS-C	1/1.7 inch
Sensor size:	366.6mm² (23.50mm x 15.60mm)	43.32mm² (7.6mm x 5.7mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	4.78 microns	1.90 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5x	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	Yes	No
DxO Sensor Score:	78	46
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	23.7	19.9
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	13.1	11.5
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	910	165
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4912 x 3264 (16.0 MP, 3:2), 4912 x 2760 (13.6 MP, 16:9), 3568 x 2368 (8.4 MP, Other), 3568 x 2000 (7.1 MP, 16:9), 2448 x 1624 (4.0 MP, Other), 2448 x 1376 (3.4 MP, 16:9), 12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 2160 x 5536 (12.0 MP, Other), 2160 x 3872 (8.4 MP, Other), 7152 x 1080 (7.7 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9)	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)
Image File Format:	JPEG, .ARW RAW (v2.3), RAW+JPEG	JPEG (EXIF 2.2), 12-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	10.0	10.2
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (60p/28Mbps/PS or 60i/24Mbps/FX or 60i/17Mbps/FH or 24p/24Mbps/FX or 24p/17Mbps/FH) 1440x1080 (30p/12Mbps) 640x480 (30p/3Mbps)	1920x1080 (24) 1280x720 (30) 640x480 (30)
Movie File Format:	AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio :Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC	MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo PCM)
Composite Video Out:	No	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Sony E	n/a
Lens:	Sony SEL1855 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS	Canon Zoom Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	27 - 83mm	28 - 140mm
Focal Length (actual):	18 - 55mm	6.1 - 30.5mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.06x	5.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 34 (T)	f/1.8 (W) / f/2.8 (T) - f/8.0
Integrated ND Filter:	No	Yes
Normal Focus Range:	25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity	5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:		1 - 50 cm 0.4 - 19.7 in
Filter Thread:	49.0mm	58.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a	Via optional lens adapter
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	2x Clear Image zoom; up to 4x Precision zoom; up to 2x Smart zoom at reduced resolution	Up to 4x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Hybrid AF (99-point phase detect; 25-point contrast detect): Multi-point, Center, Flexible Spot; with Face Detection and Predictive Tracking	Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 9-point AiAF, 1-point (center for face select and track)
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	LCD	Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	(Optional FDA-EV1S XGA OLED Tru-Finder EVF or FDA-SV1 Optical Viewfinder)	Real-image optical zoom; Picture coverage: approx. 80%; Eyepoint: 15mm; Dioptic Adjustment Range: -3.0 - +1.0m
Focus Peaking:	Yes	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	921,600 dots	922,000 dots (307,200 px)
Touchscreen:	Yes	No
Articulating Screen:	Yes	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:		No
Selfie Screen:		No
Max Playback Zoom:	14.0x	10.0x
Top Deck Display:	No	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	25600	12800
Minimum ISO (native):	100	80
ISO Settings:	Auto (100-3200), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600	Auto, ISO 80 to 12800
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temp./Filter, Custom	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom 1/2, Underwater
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 30 sec	1/4000 - 15 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	1200-zone Multi Segment, Center-weighted, Spot	Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot; Face Detect AE
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Sweep Panorama, 3D Sweep Panorama, Anti Motion Blur, Scene Selection (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Hand-held Twilight), Auto Portrait Framing	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:	2 or 10; 3/5 shots in 10 seconds	1 - 30 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	No	Yes
Flash Modes:	Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear sync., Slow sync., Red-eye reduction	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
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	7.0 m / 23.0 ft.	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Bundled flash has GN of 7m/ISO 100	Auto ISO: 1.6 ft.-23 ft./50 cm-7 m (W), 1.6-15 ft./50cm-4.5m (T)
Max Flash Sync:	1/160	1/2000
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Smart Accessory Terminal 2 (flash is detachable)	Hot-Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	.ARW RAW (v2.3), RAW+JPEG	12-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio :Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC	MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo PCM)
Included Memory:	No memory included	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	Yes	No
NFC:		No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional RMT-DSLR1/2 IR Wireless	Wired
Connections (extended):	Mini HDMI (Type C), Smart Accessory Terminal 2	Combined USB/AV, Mini (Type-C) HDMI, Remote Terminal

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):	10.0	10.2
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):		10
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):		1.2
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):		20
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):		1.0
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):		5
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:	4.0 seconds	3.0 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	330 shots	350 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):		770 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary InfoLithium NP-FW50	Proprietary NB-10L
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary NB-10L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:		Yes
Internal Charging Supported:		No
Software
Included Software:	Image Data Converter Ver. 4, PlayMemories Home	Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:	Windows XP/Vista/7; Mac OS X 10.5 or later. (PlayMemories Home is Windows only.)	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.