Canon G11 vs Sony G3

Here is a in depth assessment of the Canon G11 vs Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the G3 (10MP) is very well matched but the G11 (1/1.7") and G3 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The G11 was announced 12 months later than the G3 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the G11 scores versus the G3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G11 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G11 Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G11 enjoys outer dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Sony G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the G11 compared to the G3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G11 and G3 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The visual below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G11 and G3.

To sum up, both cameras have the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The G11 features the larger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF easier. The fresher G11 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.