Canon G11 vs Sony H20
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Canon G11 vs Sony H20 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
- Launched December 2009
- Replacement is Canon G12
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
- 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
- Introduced May 2009

Canon G11 vs Sony H20 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Canon G11 versus Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the H20 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the G11 (1/1.7") and H20 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

The G11 was brought out 8 months after the H20 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the G11 grades against the H20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon G11 vs Sony H20 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G11 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The entire galleries are available at Canon G11 Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Sony H20
G11 | H20 | |||
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Introduced | December 2009 | ![]() | May 2009 | Newer by 8 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Canon G11
H20 | G11 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon G11 and Sony H20
G11 | H20 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Canon G11 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon G11 offers outside dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has sizing of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Contrast the Canon G11 versus Sony H20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the G11 versus the H20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G11 and H20 is 83 and 87 respectively.

Canon G11 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G11 and H20.
As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same MP but different sensor dimensions. The G11 contains the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The younger G11 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G11 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G11 vs Sony H20 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G11 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot G11 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-12-16 | 2009-05-14 |
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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.5-4.4 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.8" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 7.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 pounds) | 250 gr (0.55 pounds) |
Dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $600 | $249 |