Canon G11 vs Fujifilm X-E1

Below is a comprehensive review of the Canon G11 vs Fujifilm X-E1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm X-E1 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The G11 was revealed 4 years before the Fujifilm X-E1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon G11 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the G11 grades against the Fujifilm X-E1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G11 & Fujifilm X-E1. The full galleries are available at Canon G11 Gallery & Fujifilm X-E1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G11 has got outer dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-E1 has measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the G11 and the Fujifilm X-E1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G11 and Fujifilm X-E1 is 83 and 85 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G11 and Fujifilm X-E1.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G11 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Fujifilm X-E1 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older G11 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.