Canon G11 vs Canon S120
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Canon G11 vs Canon S120 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon G11 vs Canon S120 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G11 and Canon PowerShot S120. The full galleries are available at Canon G11 Gallery and Canon S120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Canon S120
G11 | S120 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Canon G11
S120 | G11 | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | ![]() | December 2009 | More modern by 48 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon G11 and Canon S120
G11 | S120 | |||
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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).
Check the Canon G11 versus Canon S120 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G11 vs Canon S120 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G11 | Canon PowerShot S120 | |
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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 |