Canon G11 vs Casio EX-ZR15

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon G11 versus Casio EX-ZR15, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The G11 was brought out 3 years earlier than the EX-ZR15 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the G11 matches up versus the EX-ZR15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G11 and Casio Exilim EX-ZR15. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G11 Gallery and Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon G11 enjoys external measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR15 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Canon G11 versus Casio EX-ZR15 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the G11 against the EX-ZR15.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G11 and EX-ZR15 is 83 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G11 and EX-ZR15.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G11 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Casio EX-ZR15 will render more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged G11 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.