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Canon A3100 IS vs Canon G11

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot G11 front
Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
39

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon G11 Key Specs

Canon A3100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • Revealed 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
  • Released December 2009
  • New Model is Canon G12
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Canon A3100 IS vs Canon G11 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon A3100 IS versus Canon G11, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are manufactured by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the G11 (10MP) is relatively similar but the A3100 IS (1/2.3") and G11 (1/1.7") provide different sensor measurements.

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The A3100 IS was announced at a similar time to the G11 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the A3100 IS scores versus the G11 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Canon G11

 A3100 IS G11 

Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Canon A3100 IS

 G11 A3100 IS 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Canon G11

 A3100 IS G11 
ReleasedJanuary 2010December 2009Similar generation
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon G11 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A3100 IS has got outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Canon G11 has sizing of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the A3100 IS against the G11.

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon G11 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3100 IS and G11 is 94 and 83 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon G11 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon G11 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A3100 IS and G11.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A3100 IS with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Canon A3100 IS will offer extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon G11 sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon G11 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon G11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Portrait photography advice
Canon G11 Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
47
manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Street photography camera
Canon G11 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (375g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Sports photography camera
Canon G11 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Canon G11 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
57
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (375 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Landscape photography features
Canon G11 Landscape photography features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
46
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Vlogging camera
Canon G11 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
60
reasonably wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (375 grams)
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Canon A3100 IS vs Canon G11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Canon G11
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISCanon PowerShot G11
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Canon PowerShot G11
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-05 2009-12-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Digic 4
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.8 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (tunnel)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
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 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 NB-8L NB-7L
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $159 $600