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Canon A2100 IS vs Canon G11

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot G11 front
Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
39

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon G11 Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-216mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 64 x 32mm
  • Launched February 2009
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
  • Replacement is Canon G12
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Canon A2100 IS vs Canon G11 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon A2100 IS versus Canon G11, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are built by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the G11 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the A2100 IS (1/2.3") and G11 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The A2100 IS was launched 10 months before the G11 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A2100 IS scores vs the G11 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Canon G11

 A2100 IS G11 
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Canon A2100 IS

 G11 A2100 IS 
LaunchedDecember 2009February 2009Fresher by 10 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Canon G11

 A2100 IS G11 
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon G11 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A2100 IS offers external dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Canon G11 has measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Compare the Canon A2100 IS versus Canon G11 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the A2100 IS compared to the G11.

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon G11 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and G11 is 92 and 83 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon G11 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon G11 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2100 IS and G11.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A2100 IS featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Canon A2100 IS will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older A2100 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon G11 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon G11 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon G11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon G11 as a Portrait photography camera
26
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Street photography information
Canon G11 Street photography information
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (375 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2100 IS
Sports photography with Canon G11
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2100 IS
Travel photography with Canon G11
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
57
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (375 grams)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2100 IS
Landscape photography with Canon G11
31
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
46
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2100 IS
Vlogging with Canon G11
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
60
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition (375 grams)
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Canon A2100 IS vs Canon G11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Canon G11
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISCanon PowerShot G11
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Canon PowerShot G11
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-18 2009-12-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Digic 4
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-216mm (6.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 2.8 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (tunnel)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185g (0.41 lb) 375g (0.83 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 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 ID 2 x AA NB-7L
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $220 $600