Canon G11 vs Nikon P610

Let's look more closely at the Canon G11 and Nikon P610, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and P610 (16MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and P610 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The G11 was revealed 6 years prior to the P610 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon G11 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P610 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the G11 matches up vs the P610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G11 & Nikon Coolpix P610. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G11 Gallery & Nikon P610 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon G11 enjoys 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 P610 has proportions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the G11 against the P610.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G11 and P610 is 83 and 65 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G11 and P610.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G11 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Nikon P610 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older G11 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.