Canon G11 vs Canon G15

Let's look much closer at the Canon G11 versus Canon G15, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both manufactured by Canon. The image resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the G15 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/1.7").

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The G11 was released 3 years before the G15 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the G11 grades versus the G15 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G11 and Canon PowerShot G15. The complete galleries are available at Canon G11 Gallery and Canon G15 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon G11 offers external measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Canon G15 has proportions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

Examine the Canon G11 versus Canon G15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the G11 against the G15.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G11 and G15 is 83 and 86 respectively.

Typically, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G11 and G15.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon G15 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older G11 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.