Canon G11 vs Sony HX30V

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon G11 and Sony HX30V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and HX30V (18MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and HX30V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The G11 was announced 3 years earlier than the HX30V and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the G11 matches up versus the HX30V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G11 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G11 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G11 has physical measurements 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 HX30V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Look at the Canon G11 and Sony HX30V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the G11 compared to the HX30V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G11 and HX30V is 83 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G11 and HX30V.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G11 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX30V will offer you more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older G11 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.