Canon G11 vs Canon SD1300 IS

Here, we are evaluating the Canon G11 vs Canon SD1300 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are manufactured by Canon. The sensor resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the SD1300 IS (12MP) is very comparable but the G11 (1/1.7") and SD1300 IS (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The G11 was announced around the same time to the SD1300 IS so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the G11 grades versus the SD1300 IS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G11 and Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS. The whole galleries are available at Canon G11 Gallery and Canon SD1300 IS Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. 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) whilst the Canon SD1300 IS has proportions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Canon G11 vs Canon SD1300 IS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the G11 vs the SD1300 IS.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G11 and SD1300 IS is 83 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The visual below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G11 and SD1300 IS.

Plainly, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G11 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon SD1300 IS will provide more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.