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Canon G11 vs Sony W370

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon G11 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Canon G11
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Released December 2009
  • Replacement is Canon G12
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released January 2010
Photography Glossary

Canon G11 vs Sony W370 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon G11 and Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and W370 (14MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and W370 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The G11 was revealed at a similar time to the W370 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the G11 grades versus the W370 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Sony W370

 G11 W370 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Canon G11

 W370 G11 
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon G11 and Sony W370

 G11 W370 
ReleasedDecember 2009January 2010Similar generation
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon G11 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G11 has outside dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Sony W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the G11 and the W370.

Canon G11 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G11 and W370 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Canon G11 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Canon G11 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The photograph below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G11 and W370.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G11 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony W370 will offer extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively.

Canon G11 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Canon G11 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G11 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G11 Portrait photography features
Sony W370 Portrait photography features
47
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G11
Street photography with Sony W370
64
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than others (375g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G11 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W370 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G11 Travel photography info
Sony W370 Travel photography info
57
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (375g)
resolution not great (10MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
58
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G11 Landscape photography features
Sony W370 Landscape photography features
46
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse recording
37
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G11 Vlogging information
Sony W370 Vlogging information
60
quite wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
heavier than others (375g)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Canon G11 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and Sony W370
 Canon PowerShot G11Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot G11 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-12-16 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8" 3"
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 375 grams (0.83 pounds) 179 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 169 not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-7L NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $600 $230