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Canon G11 vs Canon S110

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
Canon PowerShot S110 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42

Canon G11 vs Canon S110 Key Specs

Canon G11
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Announced December 2009
  • Newer Model is Canon G12
Canon S110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 59 x 27mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon S100
  • Replacement is Canon S120
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Canon G11 vs Canon S110 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon G11 vs Canon S110, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both designed by Canon. The image resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the S110 (12MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/1.7").

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The G11 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the S110 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the G11 grades vs the S110 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Canon S110

 G11 S110 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Canon G11

 S110 G11 
IntroducedSeptember 2012December 2009More modern by 33 months
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon G11 and Canon S110

 G11 S110 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen resolution461k461kExact same screen resolution

Canon G11 vs Canon S110 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon G11 features outside dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Canon S110 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G11 vs Canon S110 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the G11 vs the S110.

Canon G11 vs Canon S110 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G11 and S110 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Canon G11 vs Canon S110 top view buttons comparison

Canon G11 vs Canon S110 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G11 and S110.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon S110 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged G11 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G11 vs Canon S110 sensor size comparison

Canon G11 vs Canon S110 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G11 vs Canon S110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G11 Portrait photography features
Canon S110 Portrait photography features
47
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
42
you can focus manually
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon G11 Street photography highlights
Canon S110 Street photography highlights
64
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (375 grams)
69
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
has touch to focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G11
Sports photography with Canon S110
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
low battery power (200 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G11 Travel photography features
Canon S110 Travel photography features
57
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (375 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
has touch to focus
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
low battery power (200 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G11 Landscape photography features
Canon S110 Landscape photography features
46
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse function
51
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
low battery power (200 shots)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G11 Vlogging highlights
Canon S110 Vlogging highlights
60
fairly wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition in class (375g)
37
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
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Canon G11 vs Canon S110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and Canon S110
 Canon PowerShot G11Canon PowerShot S110
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot G11 Canon PowerShot S110
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-12-16 2012-09-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Digic 5
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 375g (0.83 lbs) 198g (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 47 48
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 20.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.1 11.2
DXO Low light rating 169 168
Other
Battery life - 200 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-7L NB-5L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $600 $299