Canon G11 vs Casio EX-ZR100

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon G11 vs Casio EX-ZR100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the EX-ZR100 (12MP) is very well matched but the G11 (1/1.7") and EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G11 was announced 19 months prior to the EX-ZR100 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the G11 matches up vs the EX-ZR100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G11 and Casio Exilim EX-ZR100. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G11 Gallery and Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon G11 provides exterior dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR100 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Canon G11 vs Casio EX-ZR100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the G11 compared to the EX-ZR100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G11 and EX-ZR100 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G11 and EX-ZR100.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G11 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Casio EX-ZR100 will give extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged G11 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.