Canon G11 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Its time to look more closely at the Canon G11 and Olympus TG-630 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is pretty well matched but the G11 (1/1.7") and TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The G11 was introduced 4 years prior to the TG-630 iHS which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the G11 matches up against the TG-630 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G11 & Olympus TG-630 iHS. The whole galleries are available at Canon G11 Gallery & Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G11 features outer measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Olympus TG-630 iHS has measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the G11 vs the TG-630 iHS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G11 and TG-630 iHS is 83 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The picture below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G11 and TG-630 iHS.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G11 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus TG-630 iHS will resolve greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged G11 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.