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Canon - PowerShot G15 12.1-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black
Average customer rating
4.6
(35 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 35 reviews
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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85%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Canon - PowerShot G15 12.1-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black
Customer Rating
5
great camera
on February 24, 2013
Posted by: techie1234
Many "professional" reviews compare this camera to similar "large sensor" cameras and conclude that the large sensor cameras "win" - but you should ignore those reviews. The optics on this camera blow away the competition - there is no 5x zoom point-and-shoot camera with an F2.8 lens at maximum zoom. I would prefer a large sensor, but the trade-off is size. To get an F1.8-2.8 lens on a large sensor camera, I think you'd need a lot of glass. The manual controls with physical knobs and two custom settings are also great. This camera replaces my G10 - which I also enjoyed for years.
Pros: good battery life, Good Low-Light Performance, Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, durable, Bright LCD, Lightweight/Portable, Simple controls/menu, easy to use, two custom settings, separate flash on/off control
Cons: none
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Awesome and worth the wait
on November 11, 2012
Posted by: Monty
I had been waiting for an update to G12 and Canon hit a bulls eye with this camera. One could argue about G1X etc but I was looking for not just something more portable and handy for the situations when I did not want to lug my DSLR equipment around but something which would provide me with all the creative possibilities and image quality at not breaking my bank price. The best feature on this camera is its lens and the new sensor. Pristine image with high quality and fast lens with usable wide to long range for everyday use. The smart pan feature is pretty cool. Auto focus is noticeably fast. The burst mode did surprise me for a camera of this kind. I have not explored auto mode as that is more of when my kids and wife needs to shoot but the manual controls with easy access buttons in the back are awesome. The body seem to feel like Magnesium. Not sure if it really is or if it is plastic. Small ergonomic preferences apart the camera is a winner. Great job Canon. G15 will rule in this segment.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great take-everywhere camera!
on January 7, 2014
Posted by: Four-O
from Chattanooga, TN
I purchased this camera a couple weeks before Christmas and have used it almost everyday since. Images are outstanding, particularly the low-light images I took at various candlelight services...stunning, and that's my wife's words, not just mine. Has an abundance of features including a fast lens, f1.8 at 28mm and only f2.8 even at 140mm! Love setting my G15 on a tripod and using the built-in ND filter for images of moving water. Still love and have my DSLR, but my G15 now goes everywhere with me.
Pros: good battery life, Good Low-Light Performance, Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, durable, Bright LCD, Lightweight/Portable, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
AWESOME!!!!
on September 3, 2013
Posted by: Shark
from Ellicott City, MD
I bought the G9 in 2007. It still works. But, dust got into the lens. After 6 years and about 100,000 pictures I think that is reasonable. The camera was a tank.
I also own the T3i with multiple lenses. I love the T3i but it is not as easy to carry around as the G series.
Decided to buy the G15. Well worth the investment. I am WOWED by the improvements. Awesome pictures. Love the faster lens. Love the higher ISO. I have had this camera less than a month and I have already shot a few thousand pictures. I can't put it down. I take it with me everywhere. The battery lasted through 700 pictures on the first charge. Great photos during daytime and nightime. Love how easy the flash is to turn on. That is much improved. My only wish is that I could change the TV and AV while in the "P" setting the way they had it in the G9. Other than that, I have no complaints. Very happy with this purchase. I won't wait another 6 years to upgrade.
I also own the T3i with multiple lenses. I love the T3i but it is not as easy to carry around as the G series.
Decided to buy the G15. Well worth the investment. I am WOWED by the improvements. Awesome pictures. Love the faster lens. Love the higher ISO. I have had this camera less than a month and I have already shot a few thousand pictures. I can't put it down. I take it with me everywhere. The battery lasted through 700 pictures on the first charge. Great photos during daytime and nightime. Love how easy the flash is to turn on. That is much improved. My only wish is that I could change the TV and AV while in the "P" setting the way they had it in the G9. Other than that, I have no complaints. Very happy with this purchase. I won't wait another 6 years to upgrade.
Pros: good battery life, Good Low-Light Performance, Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, durable, Bright LCD, Lightweight/Portable, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
The perfect in between
on May 7, 2014
Posted by: DB
from Cary NC
After much research of advanced point and shoot digital camera options I narrowed it down to two. The G15 being one. I have a DSLR and also a basic point and shoot camera, but I was looking for something in between. The DSLR did a fine job with pictures on a previous vacation trip, but it was rather bulky to travel with as others have noted. So my quest to find an advanced point and shoot prior to a recent vacation to Ireland was on.
I visited my local camera store and after explaining what I was looking for they asked if I would be interested in a used G15. I said sure having owned Canon 35mm cameras years ago and always liked Canon but had not owned a Canon since the move to digital.
The G15 was a favorite of the camera store and they took the time to show me the G15 features and explain some added functions of an advanced point and shoot camera.
I made the purchase and took the G15 on vacation and I could not be more pleased with it. It was the perfect size for traveling via airports/planes and hopping on and off our tour motor coach. The picture quality is excellent and I was pleased with the range of options in the various shooting modes. I also found I did use the view finder. In some instances of bright sunlight it did help in framing the picture as opposed to the LCD screen. I also found the battery life was about as advertised.
In short the G15 was an excellent purchase and I suspect I will be using it more and more.
Pros: Good Low-Light Performance, Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, durable, Lightweight/Portable, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
Cons: none
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Awesome Choice
on June 9, 2013
Posted by: Tatiana
I was looking for the compact camera to take to my annual European trip. This sounded like a good choice, I generally use Canon, it's small, not too expensive and I like auto shutting lenses.
However, this camera somehow can do amazing close-ups with blurring the background. This makes the shots look like pros. The other features: black and white mode, vivid colours mode, etc are awesome too...
Fantastic product that exceeded my expectations.
Fantastic product that exceeded my expectations.
Pros: good battery life, Good Low-Light Performance, Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, durable, Bright LCD, Lightweight/Portable, Simple controls/menu, easy to use, does blurred background
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Gained Good Features; Lost a Few
on February 21, 2014
Posted by: Photobug
from California
I am a previous owner of G11. In comparison, the G15 has a pop-up flash and no swivel back. It has a new menu system that is better organized than the G11. You have horizon indicator. Sensor has 2 more megapixels. The aperture has 6 leaves. The lens at wide angle is f1.8 and f2.8 at telephoto. The latter was on my improvement wish list. The pop-up flash has delicate plastic linkages. I preferred the fixed flash on the G11/G12. Now it is on my wish list. So is swivel back. The exposure is accurate. B&W shots are excellent but you don't get raw recording with b&w. That's on my wish list too.
Pros: lens is f1.8 at low focal length, better organized menus system, nice black and white shots
Cons: no swivel back, pop-up flash, no raw recording option in b&w
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Best Point & Shoot
on June 7, 2013
Posted by: gjclap
from Iowa
Bought this before we went on our last cruise in May 2013 to replace a Canon S5IS. This is the best point & shoot camera on the market. Very easy to use including manual setting were a breeze. Great low light capability and excellent video. I also bought a underwater housing and both performed without flaw. I also have a DSLR but ended up using the G15 much more due to smaller and lighter to carry. You will not be disappointed if you buy this camera.
Pros: good battery life, Good Low-Light Performance, Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, durable, Bright LCD, Lightweight/Portable, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
I would recommend this to a friend!
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