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Canon G11 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR

Portability
83
Imaging
33
Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39

Canon G11 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR 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
  • Announced December 2009
  • Newer Model is Canon G12
Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon G11 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon G11 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") possess different sensor sizing.

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The G11 was announced 12 months before the Fujifilm F500 EXR so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the G11 matches up vs the Fujifilm F500 EXR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 G11 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Canon G11

 Fujifilm F500 EXR G11 
ReleasedJanuary 2011December 2009Fresher by 12 months
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon G11 and Fujifilm F500 EXR

 G11 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon G11 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G11 features outside dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR has measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Canon G11 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the G11 vs the Fujifilm F500 EXR.

Canon G11 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G11 and Fujifilm F500 EXR is 83 and 91 respectively.

Canon G11 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon G11 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The visual below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G11 and Fujifilm F500 EXR.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G11 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will provide you with greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older G11 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G11 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR sensor size comparison

Canon G11 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G11 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G11 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G11 Street photography information
Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography information
64
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than average in class (375 grams)
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (215g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G11 Sports photography features
Fujifilm F500 EXR Sports photography features
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image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G11 Travel photography details
Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography details
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has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (375g)
MP count low (10MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than others in class (215g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G11 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography details
46
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G11 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging factors
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quite wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (375g)
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (215g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
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Canon G11 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and Fujifilm F500 EXR
 Canon PowerShot G11Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G11 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-12-16 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.6
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 375 gr (0.83 lb) 215 gr (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NB-7L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $600 $430