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Canon G11 vs Nikon P7000

Portability
83
Imaging
33
Features
48
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
51
Overall
40

Canon G11 vs Nikon P7000 Key Specs

Canon G11
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Announced December 2009
  • Renewed by Canon G12
Nikon P7000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 310g - 114 x 77 x 45mm
  • Launched November 2010
  • Replacement is Nikon P7100
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Canon G11 vs Nikon P7000 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Canon G11 and Nikon P7000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the P7000 (10MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/1.7").

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The G11 was brought out 11 months prior to the P7000 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the G11 scores vs the P7000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Nikon P7000

 G11 P7000 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon P7000 over the Canon G11

 P7000 G11 
LaunchedNovember 2010December 2009Fresher by 11 months
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k461kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon G11 and Nikon P7000

 G11 P7000 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Touch display No Touch display

Canon G11 vs Nikon P7000 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G11 provides external 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 P7000 has dimensions of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

See the Canon G11 and Nikon P7000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the G11 versus the P7000.

Canon G11 vs Nikon P7000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G11 and P7000 is 83 and 85 respectively.

Canon G11 vs Nikon P7000 top view buttons comparison

Canon G11 vs Nikon P7000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The graphic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G11 and P7000.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you will want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older G11 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G11 vs Nikon P7000 sensor size comparison

Canon G11 vs Nikon P7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G11 vs Nikon P7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G11 Portrait photography information
Nikon P7000 Portrait photography information
46
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
44
manual focus
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G11
Street photography with Nikon P7000
64
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (375 grams)
58
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than average in class (310g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G11 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P7000 as a Sports photography camera
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery power (350 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G11 Travel photography highlights
Nikon P7000 Travel photography highlights
56
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (375g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
good battery power (350 per charge)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
more heavy than average in class (310g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G11 Landscape photography advice
Nikon P7000 Landscape photography advice
46
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse recording
52
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (350 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G11 Vlogging factors
Nikon P7000 Vlogging factors
59
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competitors (375 grams)
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
does have external microphone jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than average in class (310 grams)
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Canon G11 vs Nikon P7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and Nikon P7000
 Canon PowerShot G11Nikon Coolpix P7000
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot G11 Nikon Coolpix P7000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-12-16 2010-11-23
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 80%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 6.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD Lite, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 375 gr (0.83 pounds) 310 gr (0.68 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 114 x 77 x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 47 39
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 19.1
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 10.8
DXO Low light score 169 147
Other
Battery life - 350 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-7L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 second delay)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $600 $354