Canon G11 vs Fujifilm JZ100

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon G11 versus Fujifilm JZ100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm JZ100 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The G11 was introduced 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm JZ100 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the G11 scores vs the Fujifilm JZ100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G11 and Fujifilm FinePix JZ100. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G11 Gallery and Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G11 enjoys external measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Fujifilm JZ100 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the G11 and the Fujifilm JZ100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G11 and Fujifilm JZ100 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Often, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The graphic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G11 and Fujifilm JZ100.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G11 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm JZ100 will provide more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older G11 will be behind in sensor technology.