Canon G11 vs Nikon Df

Following is a extended review of the Canon G11 vs Nikon Df, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and Df (16MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and Df (Full frame) possess totally different sensor size.

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The G11 was announced 5 years earlier than the Df which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon G11 being a Compact camera and the Nikon Df being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the G11 matches up vs the Df in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G11 and Nikon Df. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G11 Gallery and Nikon Df Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon G11 offers outer measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Nikon Df has proportions of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G11 vs Nikon Df in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the G11 compared to the Df.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G11 and Df is 83 and 59 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The pic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G11 and Df.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G11 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Nikon Df will resolve extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged G11 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.