Canon G11 vs Samsung SL820

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon G11 vs Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is very well matched but the G11 (1/1.7") and SL820 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The G11 was launched 11 months later than the SL820 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the G11 scores against the SL820 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G11 and Samsung SL820. The complete galleries are available at Canon G11 Gallery and Samsung SL820 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon G11 features external dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL820 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Canon G11 vs Samsung SL820 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the G11 vs the SL820.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G11 and SL820 is 83 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G11 and SL820.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G11 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung SL820 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern G11 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.