Canon D10 vs Canon G11

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon D10 and Canon G11, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both built by Canon. The sensor resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the G11 (10MP) is very similar but the D10 (1/2.3") and G11 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The D10 was announced 5 months earlier than the G11 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the D10 grades vs the G11 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot D10 & Canon PowerShot G11. The whole galleries are provided at Canon D10 Gallery & Canon G11 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon D10 offers outside dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Canon G11 has measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the D10 vs the G11.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D10 and G11 is 89 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D10 and G11.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D10 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Canon D10 will deliver greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively.