Canon A2200 vs Canon G11
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Canon A2200 vs Canon G11 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 135g - 93 x 57 x 24mm
- Launched January 2011
(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
- Introduced December 2009
- New Model is Canon G12

Canon A2200 vs Canon G11 Overview
The following is a in-depth overview of the Canon A2200 versus Canon G11, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are created by Canon. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the A2200 (14MP) and G11 (10MP) and the A2200 (1/2.3") and G11 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor sizes.

The A2200 was revealed 13 months after the G11 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A2200 scores against the G11 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A2200 vs Canon G11 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2200 & Canon PowerShot G11. The full galleries are provided at Canon A2200 Gallery & Canon G11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Canon G11
A2200 | G11 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | December 2009 | Newer by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Canon A2200
G11 | A2200 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimensions | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon A2200 and Canon G11
A2200 | G11 | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon A2200 vs Canon G11 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A2200 enjoys physical dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Canon G11 has measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A2200 versus Canon G11 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the A2200 vs the G11.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A2200 and G11 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Canon G11 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The picture underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A2200 and G11.
All in all, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A2200 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Canon A2200 will result in more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent A2200 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A2200 vs Canon G11 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2200 vs Canon G11 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2200 | Canon PowerShot G11 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A2200 | Canon PowerShot G11 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2009-12-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.8 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | 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 | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 7.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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 | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 135 gr (0.30 lb) | 375 gr (0.83 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 47 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 169 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 280 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-8L | NB-7L |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $139 | $600 |