Canon PowerShot G15 12.1MP Digital Camera - Black

Has improvements from G12 - and regressions too

If you're like me and have used previous models of the Powershot G lineup - you'll know G11 and G12 were both bulky, heavy, and took a long time to start up. This camera fixes all that - it's lighter, smaller - fits into any pocket without pulling your pants down - and can start taking pictures almost instantly after being powered on, and series shooting is fast! Screen is large again too, they've done away with the small pivoting one.
But there are regressions too. Image quality is worse than that of G12 - colours are slightly more dim, and if you review images on PC at 1:1 zoom, you can see artefacts - didn't happen on G12, you could zoom all the way in and picture was still clear.
The dials on the top have changed - gone is the ISO regulator. Dials still do turn as you pull the camera from your pocket, so get a habit to check the shooting mode is right and exposure compensation is on 0 before you start shooting.
Some modes are gone - such as foliage and landscape, and most importantly, low light. What's added to replace it is HDR - a worthy addition but I wish they kept the low light, as now I have to use AV mode for these situations.
The final bad bad thing is a dedicated video record button. You must use it to record video - the shutter button on top only takes photos now. I failed to record several scenes because I was habitually using the shutter button to start and stop - and all I got was two photos instead of each video.
So I am in mixed feelings about this camera. It is small and light and with a big screen, just like the old good G7 and G9, but the image quality is only good until you start to zoom in, the easy shooting modes are gone and you can't record video using a shutter button.
My suggestion - it you prefer small and light over big, bulky and want good picture quality - get the G16, it's same as G15 plus the Wi-Fi!Read full review

Digital camera with viewfinder

Have had this camera for nearly two years now and am very pleased with results. I am not a "serious" photographer, but do appreciate a camera which gives good quality photos. I positively need a viewfinder as I find I cannot actually see the image on screen if it is a sunny day. I know that if I took photography slightly more seriously, this camera would do even better!Read full review

Compact and well made.

For a camera of this age, it was ahead of its time. With a wide (1.8) lens, low-light photography is easier and at all light levels the image quality is excellent. It is well made, feels solid but is not too heavy and is compact.Read full review

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Canon Power Shot G15

The G15 digital camera has a very solid build quality and a fast f/1.8-2.8 lens making it an excellent choice despite being launched many years ago. The battery life is incredible and the image quality is impressive despite the small sensor. The viewfinder is very handy to have and the dials work well. Highly recommended! Why not give it a try?Read full review

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Verified purchase:  Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: samthor_8299

Solid and ergonomic.

It's a solid metal constructed body, easy to use, great program modes and compact.

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Small, but packed with creative options

Bought the G15 to replace my G10.

Great little camera to carry around on a daily basis - my dslr won't fit in my work bag! Allows me some creative control with M, AV, TV options, and macro functions amongst others .... and it shoots in RAW too!

What's not to like!Read full review

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Super version of the PowerShot range.

Altogether a great camera, I am a qualified scientific photographer and find the g15 a really handy tool to keep with me.

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CanonG15

Like having a DSLR in a tiny body. Perfect for my daughter who wants to take up photography

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Outstanding value

A very happy chap have not stopped using it!

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This my second G15...I managed to wreck the first one by dropping it on to concrete and bent the shutter..had to have another. This one is great too.

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