Canon A2100 IS vs Canon G11
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Canon A2100 IS vs Canon G11 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon G11 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS and Canon PowerShot G11. The complete galleries are available at Canon A2100 IS Gallery and Canon G11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Canon G11
A2100 IS | G11 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Canon A2100 IS
G11 | A2100 IS | |||
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Launched | December 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 10 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Canon G11
A2100 IS | G11 | |||
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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.
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.

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 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.

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Canon A2100 IS vs Canon G11 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Canon PowerShot G11 | |
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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 |