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Canon G11 vs Sony H20

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Canon G11 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Canon G11
(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
Sony H20
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Sony H20

 G11 H20 
IntroducedDecember 2009May 2009Newer by 8 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Canon G11

 H20 G11 
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon G11 vs Sony H20 size comparison

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

Canon G11 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon G11 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G11 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G11 Portrait photography info
Sony H20 Portrait photography info
47
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
27
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G11 Street photography highlights
Sony H20 Street photography highlights
64
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (375g)
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G11 Sports photography factors
Sony H20 Sports photography factors
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G11 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H20 as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (375g)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
great zoom (380mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (250 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G11 Landscape photography information
Sony H20 Landscape photography information
46
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
36
has manual focus
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G11 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H20 as a Vlogging camera
60
relatively wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (375 grams)
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (250 grams)
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Canon G11 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and Sony H20
 Canon PowerShot G11Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
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