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Canon M6 MII vs Canon G11

Portability
83
Imaging
71
Features
80
Overall
74
Canon EOS M6 Mark II front
 
Canon PowerShot G11 front
Portability
83
Imaging
33
Features
48
Overall
39

Canon M6 MII vs Canon G11 Key Specs

Canon M6 MII
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 408g - 120 x 70 x 49mm
  • Announced August 2019
  • Older Model is Canon M6
Canon G11
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Launched December 2009
  • Updated by Canon G12
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Canon M6 MII vs Canon G11 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon M6 MII vs Canon G11, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Canon. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the M6 MII (33MP) and G11 (10MP) and the M6 MII (APS-C) and G11 (1/1.7") use different sensor sizes.

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The M6 MII was brought out 9 years later than the G11 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon M6 MII being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Canon G11 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the M6 MII matches up vs the G11 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 MII over the Canon G11

 M6 MII G11 
LaunchedAugust 2019December 2009Fresher by 119 months
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k461kClearer display (+579k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Canon M6 MII

 G11 M6 MII 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon M6 MII and Canon G11

 M6 MII G11 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Canon M6 MII vs Canon G11 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon M6 MII comes with outside measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") with a weight of 408 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Canon G11 has measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon M6 MII vs Canon G11 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the M6 MII against the G11.

Canon M6 MII vs Canon G11 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M6 MII and G11 is 83 and 83 respectively.

Canon M6 MII vs Canon G11 top view buttons comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Canon G11 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M6 MII and G11.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M6 MII due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Canon M6 MII will result in greater detail having its extra 23MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher M6 MII provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon M6 MII vs Canon G11 sensor size comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Canon G11 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M6 MII vs Canon G11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M6 MII Portrait photography details
Canon G11 Portrait photography details
82
has manual focus
great sensor resolution (33MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
46
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon M6 MII as a Street photography camera
Canon G11 as a Street photography camera
80
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
64
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than others (375g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M6 MII Sports photography advice
Canon G11 Sports photography advice
71
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
great sensor resolution (33 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (305 per charge)
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M6 MII Travel photography features
Canon G11 Travel photography features
74
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
great sensor resolution (33MP)
flash built-in
not so great battery pack (305 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
56
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (375g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M6 MII
Landscape photography with Canon G11
75
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
great sensor resolution (33 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (305 CIPA)
46
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M6 MII
Vlogging with Canon G11
37
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
59
rather wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
heavier than others (375 grams)
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Canon M6 MII vs Canon G11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 MII and Canon G11
 Canon EOS M6 Mark IICanon PowerShot G11
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS M6 Mark II Canon PowerShot G11
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-08-28 2009-12-16
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 Digic 4
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 6960 x 4640 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 143 9
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Total lenses 23 -
Crop factor 1.6 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 2.8 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 14.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 secs 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (with USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 408g (0.90 pounds) 375g (0.83 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 70 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 47
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 169
Other
Battery life 305 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E17 NB-7L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $849 $600