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Canon A3000 IS vs Canon G11

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot G11 front
Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
39

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon G11 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
Canon G11
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Revealed December 2009
  • New Model is Canon G12
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Canon A3000 IS vs Canon G11 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon A3000 IS and Canon G11, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are offered by Canon. The image resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the G11 (10MP) is relatively close but the A3000 IS (1/2.3") and G11 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The A3000 IS was manufactured very close to the G11 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the A3000 IS grades versus the G11 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Canon G11

 A3000 IS G11 

Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Canon A3000 IS

 G11 A3000 IS 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Canon G11

 A3000 IS G11 
RevealedJanuary 2010December 2009Same generation
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon G11 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3000 IS has got exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Canon G11 has dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the A3000 IS and the G11.

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon G11 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 IS and G11 is 94 and 83 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon G11 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon G11 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 IS and G11.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The A3000 IS provides the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field more challenging.

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon G11 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon G11 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon G11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography factors
Canon G11 Portrait photography factors
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3000 IS
Street photography with Canon G11
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (375 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3000 IS
Sports photography with Canon G11
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3000 IS
Travel photography with Canon G11
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
57
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (375 grams)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography information
Canon G11 Landscape photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
46
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3000 IS
Vlogging with Canon G11
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
60
rather wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competitors (375 grams)
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Canon A3000 IS vs Canon G11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Canon G11
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISCanon PowerShot G11
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Canon PowerShot G11
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-05 2009-12-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7" 2.8"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (tunnel)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000 secs
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 gr (0.36 pounds) 375 gr (0.83 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NB-8L NB-7L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $240 $600