Canon G11 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro

Below is a extensive review of the Canon G11 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The G11 was released 7 years later than the Fujifilm S2 Pro and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon G11 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the G11 matches up vs the Fujifilm S2 Pro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G11 and Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro. The complete galleries are available at Canon G11 Gallery and Fujifilm S2 Pro Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon G11 provides physical dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S2 Pro has proportions of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G11 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the G11 versus the Fujifilm S2 Pro.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G11 and Fujifilm S2 Pro is 83 and 56 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The visual below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G11 and Fujifilm S2 Pro.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G11 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Canon G11 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent G11 should have an edge in sensor innovation.