Canon A800 vs Canon G11

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon A800 and Canon G11, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are built by Canon. The image resolution of the A800 (10MP) and the G11 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the A800 (1/2.3") and G11 (1/1.7") offer different sensor sizing.

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The A800 was manufactured 13 months after the G11 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A800 grades versus the G11 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A800 & Canon PowerShot G11. The entire galleries are available at Canon A800 Gallery & Canon G11 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A800 comes with outer dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 186 grams (0.41 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).

Examine the Canon A800 and Canon G11 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the A800 vs the G11.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A800 and G11 is 93 and 83 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A800 and G11.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The A800 has the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher. The more modern A800 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.