Canon G11 vs Canon SX510 HS

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Canon G11 and Canon SX510 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Canon. The image resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the SX510 HS (12MP) is fairly similar but the G11 (1/1.7") and SX510 HS (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The G11 was introduced 4 years before the SX510 HS and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the G11 scores versus the SX510 HS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G11 and Canon PowerShot SX510 HS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G11 Gallery and Canon SX510 HS Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G11 has got exterior measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Canon SX510 HS has measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs).

Examine the Canon G11 and Canon SX510 HS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the G11 compared to the SX510 HS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G11 and SX510 HS is 83 and 80 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G11 and SX510 HS.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G11 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon SX510 HS will offer more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older G11 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.