Canon G11 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

In this article, we are matching up the Canon G11 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The G11 was announced 3 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 3G and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the G11 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 3G in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G11 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The whole galleries are available at Canon G11 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G11 enjoys exterior measurements 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 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Compare the Canon G11 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the G11 vs the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G11 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 83 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The graphic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G11 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G11 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G will show more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older G11 will be behind in sensor technology.