Canon G11 vs Nikon A1000

Let's look more closely at the Canon G11 versus Nikon A1000, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and A1000 (16MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and A1000 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The G11 was unveiled 10 years before the A1000 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the G11 grades vs the A1000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G11 and Nikon Coolpix A1000. The full galleries are provided at Canon G11 Gallery and Nikon A1000 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon G11 features outer measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Nikon A1000 has specifications of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Examine the Canon G11 versus Nikon A1000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the G11 compared to the A1000.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G11 and A1000 is 83 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The picture below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G11 and A1000.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G11 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon A1000 will give you more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged G11 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.