Canon G11 vs Sony WX30

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon G11 vs Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and WX30 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The G11 was launched 19 months before the WX30 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the G11 scores against the WX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G11 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G11 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G11 provides external dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Canon G11 vs Sony WX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the G11 compared to the WX30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G11 and WX30 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The image here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G11 and WX30.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G11 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony WX30 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged G11 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.