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Canon G11 vs Sony WX10

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Canon G11 vs Sony WX10 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
  • Announced December 2009
  • Updated by Canon G12
Sony WX10
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Sony WX10

 G11 WX10 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Canon G11

 WX10 G11 
LaunchedJanuary 2011December 2009Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Canon G11 and Sony WX10

 G11 WX10 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display dimensions2.8"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).

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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.

Canon G11 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G11 and WX10 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Canon G11 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon G11 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Canon G11 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G11 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G11 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX10 Portrait photography highlights
47
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
39
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G11
Street photography with Sony WX10
64
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (375g)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G11
Sports photography with Sony WX10
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G11 Travel photography information
Sony WX10 Travel photography information
57
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (375g)
low MP (10MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G11 Landscape photography details
Sony WX10 Landscape photography details
46
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse function
50
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G11 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX10 as a Vlogging camera
60
decently wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (375 grams)
32
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Canon G11 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and Sony WX10
 Canon PowerShot G11Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
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