Reasons to choose PowerShot G11
Released in 2009, PowerShot G11 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 10 MP effective resolution, and a 375 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot G11
vs Canon PowerShot G9
VS
Sensor area
42 mm²
PowerShot G1142 mm²
PowerShot G9- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PowerShot G11 and PowerShot G9 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
PowerShot G11MetricPowerShot G9
10 MPEffective pixels12.1 MP
7.53 × 5.64Sensor7.53 × 5.64
2.06 µmPixel pitch1.87 µm
4.25 µm²Pixel area3.51 µm²
23.55 MP/cm²Pixel density28.49 MP/cm²
4.6Crop factor4.6
—Maximum video—
375 gWeight320 g
SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus cardStorageMultiMedia, SDHC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion NB-7L rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryCanon Lithium-Ion Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The PowerShot G11 and PowerShot G9 have the same sensor area. The PowerShot G9 has the lighter body. The PowerShot G9 has the higher effective resolution. The PowerShot G11 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PowerShot G9
Released in 2007, PowerShot G9 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 320 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.