Canon A3000 IS vs Canon G11
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Canon A3000 IS vs Canon G11 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe 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.
Canon A3000 IS vs Canon G11 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS and Canon PowerShot G11. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A3000 IS Gallery and Canon G11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Canon G11
A3000 IS | G11 |
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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Canon A3000 IS
G11 | A3000 IS | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen size | 2.8" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Canon G11
A3000 IS | G11 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | December 2009 | Same 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).
Contrast the Canon A3000 IS and Canon G11 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 IS and G11 is 94 and 83 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon A3000 IS vs Canon G11 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Canon PowerShot G11 | |
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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 |