Canon G11 vs Nikon AW100

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon G11 and Nikon AW100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and AW100 (16MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and AW100 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The G11 was launched 20 months earlier than the AW100 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the G11 scores against the AW100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G11 and Nikon Coolpix AW100. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G11 Gallery and Nikon AW100 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon G11 has got physical dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Nikon AW100 has sizing of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Canon G11 and Nikon AW100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the G11 versus the AW100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G11 and AW100 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G11 and AW100.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G11 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Nikon AW100 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older G11 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.