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Canon G11 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR

Portability
83 Imaging
34 Features
48 Overall
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Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
48 Overall
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Canon G11 vs Fujifilm F550 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
  • Launched December 2009
  • Replacement is Canon G12
Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Canon G11 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon G11 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") feature different sensor sizes.

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The G11 was unveiled 19 months earlier than the Fujifilm F550 EXR which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the G11 scores vs the Fujifilm F550 EXR for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

		

		

			
 G11 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
Manual focus  Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Canon G11

		

		

			
 Fujifilm F550 EXR G11 
RevealedJuly 2011December 2009Newer by 19 months
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon G11 and Fujifilm F550 EXR

		

		

			
 G11 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
Touch friendly screen  Neither features Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon G11 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G11 enjoys external dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm F550 EXR has specifications of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Compare the Canon G11 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the G11 vs the Fujifilm F550 EXR.
Canon G11 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G11 and Fujifilm F550 EXR is 83 and 91 respectively.
Canon G11 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon G11 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G11 and Fujifilm F550 EXR.
As you can see, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G11 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will provide greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged G11 will be behind in sensor technology.
	
			Canon G11 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon G11 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon G11 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon G11
Portrait photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
47
 you can focus manually
 high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
 has face detect focusing
 supports RAW files
 low megapixels (10MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
39
 good  resolution (16MP)
 delivers RAW files
 focusing manually not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2")
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Street Comparison
 Canon G11 as a Street photography camera
 Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Street photography camera
64
 fully articulated screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
 more heavy than average (375 grams)
69
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW files
 lighter than competition (215g)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2")
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Sports Comparison
 Canon G11 as a Sports photography camera
 Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Sports photography camera
27
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
 low megapixels (10MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
 has no phase detect AF
52
 excellent zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 sensor size is very small (1/2")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon G11 as a Travel photography camera
 Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Travel photography camera
57
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 quite wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 more heavy than average (375 grams)
 low megapixels (10MP)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
 lighter than competition (215 grams)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 long zoom (360mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon G11 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography advice
46
 you can focus manually
 quite wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (2.8 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 low megapixels (10MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
 lack of Timelapse mode
49
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 delivers RAW files
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 sensor size is very small (1/2")
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon G11
Vlogging with Fujifilm F550 EXR
60
 quite wide (28mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focusing
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
 lack of microphone jack
 more heavy than average (375g)
33
 fairly wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (215g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no external mic jack
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Canon G11 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and Fujifilm F550 EXR
 Canon PowerShot G11Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot G11 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-12-16 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.6
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 7.00 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVI MPEG4
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 375 grams (0.83 lbs) 215 grams (0.47 lbs)
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 Overall score 47 39
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 19.2
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 10.6
DXO Low light score 169 158
Other
Battery model NB-7L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat))
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $600 $450