Canon G11 vs Canon SX700 HS

Below is a extensive overview of the Canon G11 vs Canon SX700 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Canon. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and SX700 HS (16MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and SX700 HS (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The G11 was launched 5 years prior to the SX700 HS and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the G11 grades vs the SX700 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G11 and Canon PowerShot SX700 HS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G11 Gallery and Canon SX700 HS Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G11 has got outer measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Canon SX700 HS has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the G11 and the SX700 HS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G11 and SX700 HS is 83 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G11 and SX700 HS.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G11 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon SX700 HS will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older G11 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.