Canon G11 vs Olympus SH-2

Here, we are contrasting the Canon G11 and Olympus SH-2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and SH-2 (16MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and SH-2 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The G11 was revealed 6 years before the SH-2 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the G11 grades vs the SH-2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G11 and Olympus Stylus SH-2. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G11 Gallery and Olympus SH-2 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon G11 has got outside measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Olympus SH-2 has sizing of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check the Canon G11 and Olympus SH-2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the G11 vs the SH-2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G11 and SH-2 is 83 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G11 and SH-2.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G11 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus SH-2 will render more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged G11 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.