Canon G11 vs Canon SX610 HS

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon G11 vs Canon SX610 HS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Canon. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and SX610 HS (20MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and SX610 HS (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The G11 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the SX610 HS which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the G11 grades against the SX610 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G11 & Canon PowerShot SX610 HS. The full galleries are available at Canon G11 Gallery & Canon SX610 HS Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon G11 has physical measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Canon SX610 HS has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the G11 versus the SX610 HS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G11 and SX610 HS is 83 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The image here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G11 and SX610 HS.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G11 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon SX610 HS will produce extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged G11 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.