Canon G11 vs Nikon S620

The following is a detailed analysis of the Canon G11 vs Nikon S620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the S620 (12MP) is very similar but the G11 (1/1.7") and S620 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The G11 was released 11 months after the S620 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the G11 grades vs the S620 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G11 and Nikon Coolpix S620. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G11 Gallery and Nikon S620 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G11 provides external 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 S620 has measurements of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the G11 and the S620.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G11 and S620 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G11 and S620.

Clearly, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G11 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon S620 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer G11 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.