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Comparison of Canon PowerShot G10 and Canon PowerShot G11 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot G11 ×
Canon PowerShot G10 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot G11Canon PowerShot G10
BrandCanonCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberG11G10
Camera formatMid-SizedMid-Sized
Release year (year)20092008
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)112109
Width (mm)4846
Height (mm)7678
Weight (g)400401
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon G10Canon G9
SuccessorCanon G12Canon G11
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)1014.7
Sensor format1/1.7 inch1/1.7 inch
Sensor area (mm²)43.3243.32
Sensor width (mm)7.67.6
Sensor height (mm)5.75.7
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.081.72
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score4737
Dxo color depth score (bit)20.419
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.110
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)169156
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1824 x 1368(2.5 mp 4:3)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2048(7.5 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 2592(9.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4416 x 2480(11.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4416 x 3312(14.6 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • cr2
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • raw cr2
Continuous-mode (fps)1.11.4
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM)MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom Lens, 11 elements in 9 groups, 1 aspherical elementCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 140.0028.00 - 140.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)55
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.12 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter++
Min focus range (cm)5050
Macro focus range (cm)1 - 501 - 50
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 9-point AiAF, 1-point (center for face select and track)Contrast Detect with Face Detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeReal-image optical zoomReal image optical zoom
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.83
Rear display resolution (dots)461,000461,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; up to 12800 in 2.5-mp Low Light modeAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600. 3200 requires special scene mode
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom 1/2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • underwater
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom1
  • custom2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 151/4000 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AEEvaluative, Center-weighted, Spot (center), Face Detect AE
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Sports, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Sunset, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, AquariumPortrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Sports, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, Indoor, ISO 3200
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 30
  • 1
  • 30
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/red-eye reduction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • flash on w/red-eye reduction
  • safety fe
  • second-curtain synchro
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • flash on w/ red-eye reduction
  • safety fe
  • second-curtain synchro
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 1.6 ft.-23 ft./50 cm-7 m (W), 1.6-13 ft./50cm-4.0m (T)12 in.-15 ft./30cm-4.6m (W), 1.6-9.2 ft./50cm-2.8m (T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto)
Max flash sync (s)1/20001/500
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot-ShoeHot Shoe
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • cr2
  • raw cr2
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)-
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.292.15
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)2.82.53
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.11.4
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.540.57
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.750.67
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.470.3
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.810.92
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.070.07
Startup time (s)2.52
Play -> record time (s)1.71.4
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.510.2
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)390400
Battery form factorProprietary NB-7LProprietary NB-7L
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-7L Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NB-7L Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • digital camera solution cd-rom
  • canon software suite
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows xp sp2/vista
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresArticulating LCD, Optical Image Stabilization, RAW Mode, HDMI Out, Face, Blink, Motion Detection, Intelligent Contrast CorrectionUpdate to G9, with wide-angle 28-140mm lens, 14.7MP. New DIGIC 4 Image Processor improves Face Detection, adds Servo AF



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