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Canon G11 vs Nikon AW120

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Canon G11 vs Nikon AW120 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 AW120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 213g - 110 x 66 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon AW110
  • Replacement is Nikon AW130
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Canon G11 vs Nikon AW120 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Canon G11 and Nikon AW120, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and AW120 (16MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and AW120 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G11 was unveiled 5 years before the AW120 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the G11 scores against the AW120 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Nikon AW120

 G11 AW120 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Canon G11

 AW120 G11 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014December 2009Fresher by 50 months
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k461kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon G11 and Nikon AW120

 G11 AW120 
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon G11 vs Nikon AW120 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon G11 has got physical 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) while the Nikon AW120 has proportions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the G11 versus the AW120.

Canon G11 vs Nikon AW120 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G11 and AW120 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Canon G11 vs Nikon AW120 top view buttons comparison

Canon G11 vs Nikon AW120 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G11 and AW120.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G11 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon AW120 will provide you with more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older G11 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G11 vs Nikon AW120 sensor size comparison

Canon G11 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G11 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G11 Portrait photography factors
Nikon AW120 Portrait photography factors
47
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G11
Street photography with Nikon AW120
64
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (375 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G11 Sports photography features
Nikon AW120 Sports photography features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
51
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery (350 shots)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G11 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon AW120 as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (375 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
great battery (350 shots)
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G11
Landscape photography with Nikon AW120
46
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse recording
48
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proof
great battery (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G11 Vlogging factors
Nikon AW120 Vlogging factors
60
decently wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competitors (375 grams)
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon G11 vs Nikon AW120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and Nikon AW120
 Canon PowerShot G11Nikon Coolpix AW120
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot G11 Nikon Coolpix AW120
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-12-16 2014-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000s -
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
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 375g (0.83 lb) 213g (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 169 not tested
Other
Battery life - 350 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-7L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $600 $350