Canon G11 vs Canon G7 X MIII

Here, we are evaluating the Canon G11 versus Canon G7 X MIII, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are produced by Canon. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and G7 X MIII (20MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and G7 X MIII (1") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The G11 was unveiled 10 years before the G7 X MIII which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon G11 being a Compact camera and the Canon G7 X MIII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the G11 scores against the G7 X MIII in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G11 and Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III. The full galleries are available at Canon G11 Gallery and Canon G7 X MIII Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon G11 offers physical measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Canon G7 X MIII has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check out the Canon G11 versus Canon G7 X MIII in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the G11 vs the G7 X MIII.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G11 and G7 X MIII is 83 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G11 and G7 X MIII.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G11 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Canon G7 X MIII will offer you extra detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged G11 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.