Canon G11 vs Casio EX-ZR400
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Canon G11 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
- Released December 2009
- Replacement is Canon G12
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Released January 2013

Canon G11 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Overview
Following is a in-depth review of the Canon G11 and Casio EX-ZR400, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Casio. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

The G11 was launched 4 years before the EX-ZR400 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the G11 matches up against the EX-ZR400 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon G11 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G11 & Casio Exilim EX-ZR400. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G11 Gallery & Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Casio EX-ZR400
G11 | EX-ZR400 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Canon G11
EX-ZR400 | G11 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | December 2009 | More modern by 38 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon G11 and Casio EX-ZR400
G11 | EX-ZR400 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 461k | Equal screen resolution |
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Canon G11 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G11 has outer dimensions 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-ZR400 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Compare the Canon G11 and Casio EX-ZR400 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the G11 and the EX-ZR400.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G11 and EX-ZR400 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Canon G11 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G11 and EX-ZR400.
As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G11 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Casio EX-ZR400 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged G11 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G11 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G11 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G11 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G11 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-12-16 | 2013-01-29 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | Exilim Engine HS |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.8" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | Super Clear TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 30.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 4.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 375 grams (0.83 pounds) | 205 grams (0.45 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 47 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 169 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 500 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-7L | NP-130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $600 | $0 |