Canon G11 vs Nikon S9700

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon G11 vs Nikon S9700, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and S9700 (16MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and S9700 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The G11 was announced 5 years before the S9700 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the G11 grades against the S9700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G11 & Nikon Coolpix S9700. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G11 Gallery & Nikon S9700 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon G11 provides physical dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Nikon S9700 has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the G11 and the S9700.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G11 and S9700 is 83 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G11 and S9700.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G11 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon S9700 will produce greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged G11 will be behind in sensor technology.