Canon G11 vs Samsung PL200

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon G11 versus Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and PL200 (14MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and PL200 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G11 was introduced 7 months before the PL200 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the G11 matches up versus the PL200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G11 and Samsung PL200. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G11 Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon G11 has got outside measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Samsung PL200 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the G11 vs the PL200.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G11 and PL200 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G11 and PL200.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G11 having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Samsung PL200 will provide you with more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older G11 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.