Canon A4000 IS vs Canon G11

In this article, we will be comparing the Canon A4000 IS and Canon G11, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both offered by Canon. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and G11 (10MP) and the A4000 IS (1/2.3") and G11 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The A4000 IS was launched 2 years after the G11 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the A4000 IS grades versus the G11 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Canon PowerShot G11. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A4000 IS Gallery and Canon G11 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon A4000 IS features physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Canon G11 has specifications 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 based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the A4000 IS versus the G11.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A4000 IS and G11 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The image underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A4000 IS and G11.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A4000 IS due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon A4000 IS will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger A4000 IS will have a benefit in sensor technology.