Canon G11 vs Sony TX10

Here is a in depth comparison of the Canon G11 and Sony TX10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and TX10 (16MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and TX10 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The G11 was announced 20 months earlier than the TX10 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon G11 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the G11 matches up versus the TX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G11 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G11 Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon G11 has got external dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Sony TX10 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G11 and Sony TX10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the G11 versus the TX10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G11 and TX10 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G11 and TX10.

As you can see, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G11 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony TX10 will give you greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older G11 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.