Canon G11 vs Sony HX10V

In this article, we will be reviewing the Canon G11 vs Sony HX10V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and HX10V (18MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and HX10V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The G11 was revealed 3 years before the HX10V and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the G11 grades vs the HX10V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G11 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The full galleries are available at Canon G11 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G11 comes with 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) while the Sony HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G11 vs Sony HX10V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the G11 against the HX10V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G11 and HX10V is 83 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G11 and HX10V.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G11 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony HX10V will provide extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older G11 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.