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Canon G11 vs Canon S200

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
Canon PowerShot S200 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38

Canon G11 vs Canon S200 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
  • Refreshed by Canon G12
Canon S200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Canon G11 vs Canon S200 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon G11 vs Canon S200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are built by Canon. The sensor resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the S200 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/1.7").

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The G11 was revealed 5 years before the S200 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the G11 matches up against the S200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Canon S200

 G11 S200 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Canon G11

 S200 G11 
IntroducedFebruary 2014December 2009More modern by 50 months
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon G11 and Canon S200

 G11 S200 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution461k461kSame display resolution
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon G11 vs Canon S200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon G11 offers outer measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Canon S200 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs).

Examine the Canon G11 vs Canon S200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the G11 compared to the S200.

Canon G11 vs Canon S200 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G11 and S200 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Canon G11 vs Canon S200 top view buttons comparison

Canon G11 vs Canon S200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G11 and S200.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you may want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged G11 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G11 vs Canon S200 sensor size comparison

Canon G11 vs Canon S200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G11 vs Canon S200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G11 Portrait photography information
Canon S200 Portrait photography information
47
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
34
focusing manually
comes with face detect focusing
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G11
Street photography with Canon S200
64
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (375 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G11
Sports photography with Canon S200
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G11 Travel photography highlights
Canon S200 Travel photography highlights
57
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (375g)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
supports touch to focus
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery life (200 per charge)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G11 Landscape photography details
Canon S200 Landscape photography details
46
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse mode
46
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
has no RAW format
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G11 as a Vlogging camera
Canon S200 as a Vlogging camera
60
reasonably wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (375g)
33
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Canon G11 vs Canon S200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and Canon S200
 Canon PowerShot G11Canon PowerShot S200
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot G11 Canon PowerShot S200
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-12-16 2014-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Digic 5
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 375g (0.83 pounds) 181g (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 169 not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 images
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 shooting
Storage media SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $600 $293