Canon G11 vs FujiFilm F300EXR

Let's look more closely at the Canon G11 and FujiFilm F300EXR, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the F300EXR (12MP) is fairly well matched but the G11 (1/1.7") and F300EXR (1/2") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The G11 was launched 7 months before the F300EXR which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the G11 grades vs the F300EXR for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G11 and FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR. The complete galleries are available at Canon G11 Gallery and FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon G11 offers outside dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the FujiFilm F300EXR has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G11 and FujiFilm F300EXR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the G11 versus the F300EXR.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G11 and F300EXR is 83 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G11 and F300EXR.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G11 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the FujiFilm F300EXR will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged G11 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.