Canon G11 vs Sony RX10 IV

Following is a complete review of the Canon G11 and Sony RX10 IV, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and RX10 IV (1") use different sensor dimensions.

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The G11 was unveiled 8 years earlier than the RX10 IV which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon G11 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the G11 grades versus the RX10 IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G11 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G11 Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G11 features outside 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 RX10 IV has measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G11 and Sony RX10 IV in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the G11 against the RX10 IV.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G11 and RX10 IV is 83 and 52 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The picture below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G11 and RX10 IV.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G11 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony RX10 IV will render extra detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged G11 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.