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Canon A3500 IS vs Canon G11

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot G11 front
Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
39

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon G11 Key Specs

Canon A3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
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
  • Newer Model is Canon G12
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Canon A3500 IS vs Canon G11 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon A3500 IS versus Canon G11, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are designed by Canon. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and G11 (10MP) and the A3500 IS (1/2.3") and G11 (1/1.7") boast different sensor sizes.

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The A3500 IS was brought out 3 years later than the G11 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the A3500 IS grades versus the G11 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Canon G11

 A3500 IS G11 
RevealedJanuary 2013December 2009Fresher by 38 months
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Canon A3500 IS

 G11 A3500 IS 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Canon G11

 A3500 IS G11 

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon G11 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A3500 IS has outer dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Canon G11 has measurements 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the A3500 IS vs the G11.

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon G11 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A3500 IS and G11 is 96 and 83 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon G11 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon G11 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3500 IS and G11.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A3500 IS due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Canon A3500 IS will show extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern A3500 IS should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon G11 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon G11 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon G11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3500 IS
Portrait photography with Canon G11
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Street photography factors
Canon G11 Street photography factors
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
64
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (375g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Canon G11 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Travel photography advice
Canon G11 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
has focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (375 grams)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography features
Canon G11 Landscape photography features
41
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
46
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Vlogging highlights
Canon G11 Vlogging highlights
34
really wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
60
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition (375 grams)
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Canon A3500 IS vs Canon G11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Canon G11
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISCanon PowerShot G11
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Canon PowerShot G11
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2009-12-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 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 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 2.8"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (tunnel)
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 pounds) 375 gr (0.83 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 200 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L NB-7L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $115 $600