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Canon G11 vs Sony W710

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon G11 vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Canon G11
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Launched December 2009
  • Successor is Canon G12
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon G11 vs Sony W710 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon G11 vs Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and W710 (16MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and W710 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The G11 was brought out 4 years before the W710 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the G11 grades vs the W710 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Sony W710

 G11 W710 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Canon G11

 W710 G11 
IntroducedJanuary 2013December 2009Newer by 37 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon G11 and Sony W710

 G11 W710 

Canon G11 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon G11 enjoys physical measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Sony W710 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the G11 and the W710.

Canon G11 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G11 and W710 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Canon G11 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Canon G11 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The pic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G11 and W710.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G11 featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony W710 will offer extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged G11 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon G11 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Canon G11 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G11 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G11
Portrait photography with Sony W710
47
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
35
decent MP (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G11 Street photography info
Sony W710 Street photography info
64
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (375g)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G11
Sports photography with Sony W710
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G11 Travel photography advice
Sony W710 Travel photography advice
57
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (375 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
comes with touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G11 Landscape photography advice
Sony W710 Landscape photography advice
46
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse function
39
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G11 Vlogging features
Sony W710 Vlogging features
60
pretty wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competitors (375g)
34
rather wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Canon G11 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and Sony W710
 Canon PowerShot G11Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot G11 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-12-16 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 375g (0.83 lb) 114g (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 169 not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-7L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
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