Canon G11 vs Sony W230

Its time to look closer at the Canon G11 versus Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the W230 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the G11 (1/1.7") and W230 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The G11 was launched 11 months after the W230 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the G11 grades against the W230 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G11 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The complete galleries are available at Canon G11 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon G11 comes with physical dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the G11 against the W230.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G11 and W230 is 83 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G11 and W230.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G11 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony W230 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger G11 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.