Canon G11 vs Canon SD4500 IS

Here, we are analyzing the Canon G11 versus Canon SD4500 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both built by Canon. The sensor resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the SD4500 IS (10MP) is fairly similar but the G11 (1/1.7") and SD4500 IS (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The G11 was introduced 19 months prior to the SD4500 IS making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the G11 grades vs the SD4500 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G11 and Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G11 Gallery and Canon SD4500 IS Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon G11 comes with external measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Canon SD4500 IS has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G11 versus Canon SD4500 IS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the G11 vs the SD4500 IS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G11 and SD4500 IS is 83 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The visual here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G11 and SD4500 IS.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The G11 has got the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The older G11 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.