Canon G11 vs Fujifilm X30

The following is a thorough comparison of the Canon G11 vs Fujifilm X30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) is fairly close but the G11 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The G11 was unveiled 5 years prior to the Fujifilm X30 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the G11 grades against the Fujifilm X30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G11 & Fujifilm X30. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G11 Gallery & Fujifilm X30 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G11 has physical dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X30 has proportions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the G11 versus the Fujifilm X30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G11 and Fujifilm X30 is 83 and 80 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G11 and Fujifilm X30.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G11 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm X30 will render more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged G11 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.