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Canon G11 vs Canon S120

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
Canon PowerShot S120 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Canon G11 vs Canon S120 Key Specs

Canon G11
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Introduced December 2009
  • Successor is Canon G12
Canon S120
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 217g - 100 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Old Model is Canon S110
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Canon G11 vs Canon S120 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon G11 versus Canon S120, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both designed by Canon. The image resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the S120 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/1.7").

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The G11 was revealed 5 years earlier than the S120 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the G11 matches up against the S120 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Canon S120

 G11 S120 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Canon G11

 S120 G11 
IntroducedNovember 2013December 2009More modern by 48 months
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution922k461kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon G11 and Canon S120

 G11 S120 
Manually focus More precise focus

Canon G11 vs Canon S120 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon G11 offers exterior dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Canon S120 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the G11 vs the S120.

Canon G11 vs Canon S120 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G11 and S120 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Canon G11 vs Canon S120 top view buttons comparison

Canon G11 vs Canon S120 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G11 and S120.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon S120 to offer you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged G11 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G11 vs Canon S120 sensor size comparison

Canon G11 vs Canon S120 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G11 vs Canon S120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G11 Portrait photography factors
Canon S120 Portrait photography factors
47
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
42
manual focus
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon G11 as a Street photography camera
Canon S120 as a Street photography camera
64
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than others (375g)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
has touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (217 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G11 Sports photography info
Canon S120 Sports photography info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G11
Travel photography with Canon S120
57
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (375 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
has touch focus
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competition in class (217 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G11 Landscape photography factors
Canon S120 Landscape photography factors
46
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse recording
57
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G11
Vlogging with Canon S120
60
reasonably wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
heavier than others (375g)
35
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (217g)
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Canon G11 vs Canon S120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and Canon S120
 Canon PowerShot G11Canon PowerShot S120
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot G11 Canon PowerShot S120
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-12-16 2013-11-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Digic 6
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/1.8-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum 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 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 375 grams (0.83 pounds) 217 grams (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 47 56
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 11.9
DXO Low light score 169 246
Other
Battery life - 230 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-7L NB-6LH
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 Single Single
Pricing at launch $600 $449