Canon G11 vs Sony a1

Here, we are comparing the Canon G11 versus Sony a1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and a1 (50MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and a1 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The G11 was unveiled 12 years prior to the a1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon G11 being a Compact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the G11 grades versus the a1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G11 & Sony Alpha a1. The full galleries are available at Canon G11 Gallery & Sony a1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon G11 enjoys external dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Sony a1 has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G11 versus Sony a1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the G11 against the a1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G11 and a1 is 83 and 61 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G11 and a1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G11 with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony a1 will provide more detail having an extra 40MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older G11 will be behind in sensor tech.