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Canon G11 vs Casio EX-ZR400

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Canon G11 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Key Specs

Canon G11
(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
Casio EX-ZR400
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 G11 EX-ZR400 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Canon G11

 EX-ZR400 G11 
ReleasedJanuary 2013December 2009More modern by 38 months
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon G11 and Casio EX-ZR400

 G11 EX-ZR400 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen resolution461k461kEqual 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).

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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.

Canon G11 vs Casio EX-ZR400 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon G11 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G11 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G11 Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography advice
47
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
39
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G11 Street photography advice
Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography advice
64
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (375g)
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G11 as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZR400 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
57
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high fps (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (500 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G11 as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-ZR400 as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (375g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
better than average battery life (500 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G11 Landscape photography details
Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography details
46
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse mode
52
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (500 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G11 as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-ZR400 as a Vlogging camera
60
decently wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic support
heavier than others in class (375g)
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon G11 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and Casio EX-ZR400
 Canon PowerShot G11Casio Exilim EX-ZR400
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