Canon G11 vs Samsung SL30
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Canon G11 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed December 2009
- Replacement is Canon G12
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
- Revealed February 2009
- Other Name is ES15
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In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon G11 and Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is pretty similar but the G11 (1/1.7") and SL30 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe G11 was brought out 11 months later than the SL30 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the G11 matches up against the SL30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Canon G11 vs Samsung SL30 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G11 and Samsung SL30. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G11 Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Samsung SL30
| G11 | SL30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | December 2009 | February 2009 | More recent by 11 months | |
| Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
| Screen sizing | 2.8" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
| Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) | |
| Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Canon G11
| SL30 | G11 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon G11 and Samsung SL30
| G11 | SL30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Canon G11 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G11 offers 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) while the Samsung SL30 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the G11 versus the SL30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G11 and SL30 is 83 and 95 respectively.
Canon G11 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G11 and SL30.
All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact MP albeit different sensor measurements. The G11 comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The younger G11 should have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Canon G11 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G11 | Samsung SL30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
| Model | Canon PowerShot G11 | Samsung SL30 |
| Also called as | - | ES15 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-12-16 | 2009-02-17 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/2.8-5.7 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.8 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 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) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 375 gr (0.83 lbs) | 140 gr (0.31 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 47 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 20.4 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.1 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 169 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | NB-7L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $600 | $93 |