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Canon G11 vs Nikon A

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A front
Portability
88
Imaging
57
Features
48
Overall
53

Canon G11 vs Nikon A Key Specs

Canon G11
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Revealed December 2009
  • Renewed by Canon G12
Nikon A
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 299g - 111 x 64 x 40mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Canon G11 vs Nikon A Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Canon G11 and Nikon A, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and A (16MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and A (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The G11 was unveiled 4 years before the A which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon G11 being a Compact camera and the Nikon A being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the G11 scores versus the A when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Nikon A

 G11 A 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon A over the Canon G11

 A G11 
LaunchedJune 2013December 2009Newer by 42 months
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k461kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon G11 and Nikon A

 G11 A 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon G11 vs Nikon A Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G11 comes with outer dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Nikon A has measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Canon G11 and Nikon A in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the G11 vs the A.

Canon G11 vs Nikon A size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G11 and A is 83 and 88 respectively.

Canon G11 vs Nikon A top view buttons comparison

Canon G11 vs Nikon A Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The picture below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G11 and A.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G11 having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Nikon A will give you extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged G11 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon G11 vs Nikon A sensor size comparison

Canon G11 vs Nikon A Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G11 vs Nikon A Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G11
Portrait photography with Nikon A
47
manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
74
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G11 Street photography details
Nikon A Street photography details
64
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (375 grams)
71
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average (299 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G11
Sports photography with Nikon A
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (230 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G11 Travel photography highlights
Nikon A Travel photography highlights
57
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (375 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than average (299g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery (230 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G11 Landscape photography information
Nikon A Landscape photography information
46
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse recording
54
focusing manually
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (230 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G11 Vlogging details
Nikon A Vlogging details
60
fairly wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (375g)
31
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (299g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone port
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Canon G11 vs Nikon A Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and Nikon A
 Canon PowerShot G11Nikon Coolpix A
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot G11 Nikon Coolpix A
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-12-16 2013-06-06
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 11.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 375g (0.83 pounds) 299g (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 111 x 64 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 47 80
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 13.8
DXO Low light score 169 1164
Other
Battery life - 230 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-7L EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $600 $778