Canon G11 vs Nikon L21
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Canon G11 vs Nikon L21 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
- Newer Model is Canon G12
(Full Review)
- 8MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 169g - 92 x 67 x 28mm
- Revealed February 2010
Canon G11 vs Nikon L21 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Canon G11 and Nikon L21, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and L21 (8MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and L21 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe G11 was brought out within a month of the L21 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the G11 matches up against the L21 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon G11 vs Nikon L21 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G11 and Nikon Coolpix L21. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G11 Gallery and Nikon L21 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Nikon L21
G11 | L21 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 2.8" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Canon G11
L21 | G11 |
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Common features in the Canon G11 and Nikon L21
G11 | L21 | |||
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Revealed | December 2009 | February 2010 | Same generation | |
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Canon G11 vs Nikon L21 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G11 has outer measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Nikon L21 has specifications of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Canon G11 and Nikon L21 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the G11 against the L21.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G11 and L21 is 83 and 93 respectively.
Canon G11 vs Nikon L21 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G11 and L21.
To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G11 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon G11 will result in more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively.
Canon G11 vs Nikon L21 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon G11 vs Nikon L21 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G11 | Nikon Coolpix L21 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G11 | Nikon Coolpix L21 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-12-16 | 2010-02-03 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 38-136mm (3.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.1-6.7 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.8 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 375g (0.83 pounds) | 169g (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 47 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 169 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NB-7L | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $600 | $180 |