Canon A2300 vs Canon G11

Below is a thorough assessment of the Canon A2300 and Canon G11, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are produced by Canon. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and G11 (10MP) and the A2300 (1/2.3") and G11 (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The A2300 was manufactured 2 years later than the G11 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A2300 scores against the G11 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2300 and Canon PowerShot G11. The entire galleries are available at Canon A2300 Gallery and Canon G11 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A2300 provides outer measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Canon G11 has specifications of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the A2300 against the G11.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and G11 is 96 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A2300 and G11.

All in all, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A2300 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Canon A2300 will result in extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent A2300 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.