Canon G11 vs Canon SX200 IS
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Canon G11 vs Canon SX200 IS 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 - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
- 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Announced May 2009
- Newer Model is Canon SX210 IS

Canon G11 vs Canon SX200 IS Overview
Following is a thorough review of the Canon G11 vs Canon SX200 IS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Canon. The resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the SX200 IS (12MP) is pretty similar but the G11 (1/1.7") and SX200 IS (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

The G11 was launched 8 months after the SX200 IS so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the G11 scores vs the SX200 IS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon G11 vs Canon SX200 IS Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G11 and Canon PowerShot SX200 IS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G11 Gallery and Canon SX200 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Canon SX200 IS
G11 | SX200 IS | |||
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Announced | December 2009 | ![]() | May 2009 | More modern by 8 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Canon G11
SX200 IS | G11 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon G11 and Canon SX200 IS
G11 | SX200 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Canon G11 vs Canon SX200 IS Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G11 comes with physical dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Canon SX200 IS has proportions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
See the Canon G11 vs Canon SX200 IS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the G11 versus the SX200 IS.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G11 and SX200 IS is 83 and 90 respectively.

Canon G11 vs Canon SX200 IS Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G11 and SX200 IS.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G11 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon SX200 IS will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher G11 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon G11 vs Canon SX200 IS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G11 vs Canon SX200 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot G11 | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot G11 | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-12-16 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-336mm (12.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.4-5.3 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 0cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.8 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/3200s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 3.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 375g (0.83 lbs) | 247g (0.54 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
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 model | NB-7L | NB-5L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $600 | $329 |