Canon G11 vs Nikon A
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Canon G11 vs Nikon A Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon G11 vs Nikon A Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G11 & Nikon Coolpix A. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G11 Gallery & Nikon A Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Nikon A
G11 | A | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon A over the Canon G11
A | G11 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | ![]() | December 2009 | Newer by 42 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G11 vs Nikon A Specifications
Canon PowerShot G11 | Nikon Coolpix A | |
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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 |