Canon A3300 IS vs Canon G11

Let's look more closely at the Canon A3300 IS and Canon G11, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are manufactured by Canon. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and G11 (10MP) and the A3300 IS (1/2.3") and G11 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The A3300 IS was unveiled 13 months later than the G11 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A3300 IS grades versus the G11 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS and Canon PowerShot G11. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A3300 IS Gallery and Canon G11 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A3300 IS has got outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Canon G11 has specifications of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Examine the Canon A3300 IS and Canon G11 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the A3300 IS vs the G11.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3300 IS and G11 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The photograph underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A3300 IS and G11.

All in all, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A3300 IS using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Canon A3300 IS will give extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern A3300 IS will have an edge in sensor technology.