Canon G11 vs Sony S930

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon G11 versus Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the S930 (10MP) is very comparable but the G11 (1/1.7") and S930 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The G11 was released 12 months later than the S930 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the G11 matches up against the S930 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G11 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G11 Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G11 comes with 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) and the Sony S930 has proportions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Canon G11 versus Sony S930 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the G11 compared to the S930.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G11 and S930 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The visual here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G11 and S930.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical resolution but different sensor measurements. The G11 comes with the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The more modern G11 should have an edge in sensor technology.