Canon G11 vs Fujifilm F770EXR

Lets look more closely at the Canon G11 vs Fujifilm F770EXR, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The G11 was manufactured 3 years prior to the Fujifilm F770EXR and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the G11 scores vs the Fujifilm F770EXR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G11 and Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G11 Gallery and Fujifilm F770EXR Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon G11 enjoys physical measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Fujifilm F770EXR has proportions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check the Canon G11 vs Fujifilm F770EXR in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the G11 and the Fujifilm F770EXR.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G11 and Fujifilm F770EXR is 83 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G11 and Fujifilm F770EXR.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G11 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm F770EXR will produce more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older G11 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.