Canon G11 vs Fujifilm XP80

Its time to look closer at the Canon G11 versus Fujifilm XP80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm XP80 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The G11 was launched 6 years before the Fujifilm XP80 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the G11 scores versus the Fujifilm XP80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G11 & Fujifilm XP80. The complete galleries are available at Canon G11 Gallery & Fujifilm XP80 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G11 offers outside measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Fujifilm XP80 has specifications of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the G11 and the Fujifilm XP80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G11 and Fujifilm XP80 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G11 and Fujifilm XP80.

To sum up, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G11 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Fujifilm XP80 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged G11 will be behind in sensor technology.