Canon G11 vs Nikon P7100
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Canon G11 vs Nikon P7100 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
- Later Model is Canon G12
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 395g - 116 x 77 x 48mm
- Introduced February 2012
- Replaced the Nikon P7000
- New Model is Nikon P7700

Canon G11 vs Nikon P7100 Overview
In this article, we will be comparing the Canon G11 versus Nikon P7100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the P7100 (10MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/1.7").

The G11 was revealed 3 years prior to the P7100 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the G11 matches up versus the P7100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon G11 vs Nikon P7100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G11 and Nikon Coolpix P7100. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G11 Gallery and Nikon P7100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Nikon P7100
G11 | P7100 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the Canon G11
P7100 | G11 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | December 2009 | Fresher by 26 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Canon G11 and Nikon P7100
G11 | P7100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Canon G11 vs Nikon P7100 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon G11 enjoys outer measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Nikon P7100 has measurements of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).
Check out the Canon G11 versus Nikon P7100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the G11 and the P7100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G11 and P7100 is 83 and 82 respectively.

Canon G11 vs Nikon P7100 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The graphic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G11 and P7100.
All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you will want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older G11 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G11 vs Nikon P7100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G11 vs Nikon P7100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G11 | Nikon Coolpix P7100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot G11 | Nikon Coolpix P7100 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-12-16 | 2012-02-20 |
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 | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.8 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen 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 | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 1.3fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 9.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 grams (0.83 lb) | 395 grams (0.87 lb) |
Dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 116 x 77 x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 47 | 41 |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.4 | 19.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.1 | 10.7 |
DXO Low light score | 169 | 165 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 350 pictures |
Battery form | - | 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 |
Cost at release | $600 | $750 |