Canon A3200 IS vs Canon G11

Let's look more closely at the Canon A3200 IS and Canon G11, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are designed by Canon. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the A3200 IS (14MP) and G11 (10MP) and the A3200 IS (1/2.3") and G11 (1/1.7") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The A3200 IS was released 13 months after the G11 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A3200 IS matches up vs the G11 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS and Canon PowerShot G11. The complete galleries are available at Canon A3200 IS Gallery and Canon G11 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A3200 IS features outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Canon G11 has measurements 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the A3200 IS and the G11.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A3200 IS and G11 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3200 IS and G11.

As you can see, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A3200 IS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon A3200 IS will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher A3200 IS provides a benefit in sensor innovation.