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Canon G11 vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Canon G11 vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs

Canon G11
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Announced December 2009
  • Renewed by Canon G12
Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Canon G11 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Canon G11 and Olympus TG-310, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and TG-310 (14MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and TG-310 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The G11 was introduced 12 months before the TG-310 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the G11 matches up versus the TG-310 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Olympus TG-310

 G11 TG-310 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Canon G11

 TG-310 G11 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011December 2009Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Canon G11 and Olympus TG-310

 G11 TG-310 
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon G11 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon G11 offers exterior dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Olympus TG-310 has dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G11 and Olympus TG-310 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the G11 compared to the TG-310.

Canon G11 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G11 and TG-310 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Canon G11 vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison

Canon G11 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G11 and TG-310.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G11 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus TG-310 will offer you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged G11 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G11 vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison

Canon G11 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G11 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G11 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography details
47
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G11
Street photography with Olympus TG-310
64
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (375g)
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competitors (155g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G11 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (150 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G11 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (375 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competitors (155g)
weather proof
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (150 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G11 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Landscape photography camera
46
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse mode
39
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery life (150 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G11
Vlogging with Olympus TG-310
60
relatively wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (375 grams)
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (155 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon G11 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and Olympus TG-310
 Canon PowerShot G11Olympus TG-310
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot G11 Olympus TG-310
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-12-16 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 375g (0.83 pounds) 155g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 169 not tested
Other
Battery life - 150 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-7L LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $600 $0