Canon G11 vs Sony WX10
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Canon G11 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs
(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
- Announced December 2009
- Updated by Canon G12
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
- Launched January 2011
Canon G11 vs Sony WX10 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Canon G11 vs Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and WX10 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe G11 was unveiled 12 months earlier than the WX10 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the G11 scores against the WX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon G11 vs Sony WX10 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G11 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The full galleries are available at Canon G11 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Sony WX10
G11 | WX10 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Canon G11
WX10 | G11 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | December 2009 | Newer by 12 months |
Common features in the Canon G11 and Sony WX10
G11 | WX10 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display dimensions | 2.8" | 2.8" | Equal display measurement | |
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Canon G11 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon G11 has got exterior 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 WX10 has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).
See the Canon G11 vs Sony WX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the G11 and the WX10.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G11 and WX10 is 83 and 95 respectively.
Canon G11 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G11 and WX10.
As you can see, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G11 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony WX10 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged G11 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon G11 vs Sony WX10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G11 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot G11 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-12-16 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-168mm (7.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.8 inch | 2.8 inch |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD Plus |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 7.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 375 gr (0.83 lb) | 161 gr (0.35 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 model | NB-7L | NP-BG1 |
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 |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $600 | $200 |