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Canon G11 vs Fujifilm X10

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
Fujifilm X10 front
Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45

Canon G11 vs Fujifilm X10 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
  • Introduced December 2009
  • New Model is Canon G12
Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X20
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Canon G11 vs Fujifilm X10 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon G11 versus Fujifilm X10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the G11 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm X10 (2/3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The G11 was launched 3 years prior to the Fujifilm X10 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the G11 scores versus the Fujifilm X10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Fujifilm X10

 G11 Fujifilm X10 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Canon G11

 Fujifilm X10 G11 
LaunchedJuly 2012December 2009Newer by 31 months

Common features in the Canon G11 and Fujifilm X10

 G11 Fujifilm X10 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display size2.8"2.8"Same display dimensions
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon G11 vs Fujifilm X10 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G11 features physical measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Fujifilm X10 has measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G11 versus Fujifilm X10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the G11 and the Fujifilm X10.

Canon G11 vs Fujifilm X10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G11 and Fujifilm X10 is 83 and 83 respectively.

Canon G11 vs Fujifilm X10 top view buttons comparison

Canon G11 vs Fujifilm X10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G11 and Fujifilm X10.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G11 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Fujifilm X10 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged G11 will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon G11 vs Fujifilm X10 sensor size comparison

Canon G11 vs Fujifilm X10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G11 vs Fujifilm X10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G11 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm X10 Portrait photography details
47
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
49
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/1,000 seconds)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon G11 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X10 as a Street photography camera
64
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (375 grams)
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (2/3")
heavier than average (350g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G11 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X10 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
good battery (270 shots)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G11 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X10 as a Travel photography camera
57
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (375g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
60
good battery (270 CIPA)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average (350g)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G11 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm X10 Landscape photography highlights
46
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse function
55
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (270 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G11 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm X10 Vlogging advice
60
pretty wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition (375g)
32
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
heavier than average (350 grams)
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Canon G11 vs Fujifilm X10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and Fujifilm X10
 Canon PowerShot G11Fujifilm X10
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot G11 Fujifilm X10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-12-16 2012-07-11
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 EXR
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS I
Sensor size 1/1.7" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 4.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.8" 2.8"
Resolution of display 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 85 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 9.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 375 gr (0.83 lb) 350 gr (0.77 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 47 50
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 20.5
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 11.3
DXO Low light score 169 245
Other
Battery life - 270 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-7L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $600 $600