Canon G11 vs Sony S2000

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon G11 versus Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the G11 (1/1.7") and S2000 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The G11 was announced about the same time to the S2000 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the G11 matches up against the S2000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G11 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The whole galleries are available at Canon G11 Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G11 offers outer dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Canon G11 versus Sony S2000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the G11 compared to the S2000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G11 and S2000 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G11 and S2000.

All in all, both cameras provide the same MP but not the same sensor sizes. The G11 provides the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult.