Canon G11 vs Nikon S9100

Let's examine more closely at the Canon G11 and Nikon S9100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the G11 (1/1.7") and S9100 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The G11 was unveiled 19 months earlier than the S9100 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the G11 matches up vs the S9100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G11 & Nikon Coolpix S9100. The full galleries are available at Canon G11 Gallery & Nikon S9100 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G11 comes with exterior dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Nikon S9100 has specifications of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the G11 against the S9100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G11 and S9100 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G11 and S9100.

To sum up, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G11 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Nikon S9100 will give you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged G11 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.