Canon EOS
1100D
 vs
Canon PowerShot
G11

Updated (February, 2011): Compare the Canon EOS 1100D vs Canon PowerShot G12

Canon PowerShot G11

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Reasons to buy the Canon PowerShot G11

Size
 Really small
Mid size 112x76x48 mm
Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Lens
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
Thickness
 Thin
1.9"
Weight
 Light-weight
375 g
Canon EOS 1100D

51
Runner-up

Canon EOS 1100D

Reasons to buy the Canon EOS 1100D

Badge
 Built-in focus motor
Autofocuses with more lenses
Battery life
 Great battery life
800 shots
Badge
 Phase detection autofocus
fast and accurate
Interchangeable lenses
 Interchangeable lenses
Many lenses to choose from
Sensor type
 CMOS Sensor
Better in low light
Live view
 Has live view
Preview your photos

differences

Advantages of the Canon 1100D
Autofocus Faster autofocus Phase detection vs Contrast detection
Help
 Catch candid moments easily
Overall image quality Better image quality 62.0 vs 47.0
Help
 More than 30% better image quality
Movie format Higher resolution movies 720p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps
Help
 Shoots high resolution HD (720p) video
Sensor size Significantly larger sensor APS-C 22.2x14.7mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm
Help
 More than 7.5x larger sensor
Color depth Better color depth 21.9 bits vs 20.4 bits
Help
 Distinguishes 1.5 more bits of color
Interchangeable lenses Has interchangeable lenses Yes vs No
Help
 Can take advantage of a variety of lenses
Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO 755 ISO vs 169 ISO
Help
 The 1100D has excellent image quality 2.2 f-stops higher ISO than the G11
True resolution Higher true resolution 12.2 MP vs 10 MP
Help
 Capture more than 20% more detail in your photos
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 6,400 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
Help
 The 1100D's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
Help
 CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
Continuous shooting Shoots slightly faster 3 fps vs 1.1 fps
Help
 More than 2.5x faster continuous shooting
Viewfinder Has a through-the-lens viewfinder Pentamirror vs Tunnel
Help
 Through-the-lens viewfinders let you see exactly what your photo will look like
Longest exposure Longer exposures 30s vs 15s
Help
 2x longer exposures
Lowest price Slightly cheaper $488.53 vs $671.89
Help
 The best price we've seen is $183 cheaper (around 30% less)
Canon EOS 1100D Learn more about
the Canon 1100D

Advantages of the Canon G11
Image stabilization Image stabilization Lens vs None
Help
 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen Yes vs No
Help
 Flip-out screens can be helpful when composing tricky shots or taking movies
Size Significantly smaller 112x76x48 mm vs 130x100x78 mm
Help
 2.5x smaller
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen 461k dots vs 230k dots
Help
 More than 2x higher resolution screen
Screen size Larger screen 2.8" vs 2.7"
Help
 Almost the same
Thickness Thinner 1.9" vs 3.1"
Help
 Around 40% thinner
Weight Lighter 375 g vs 459 g
Help
 Around 20% lighter
Dynamic range More dynamic range 11.1 EV vs 11 EV
Help
 0.1 f-stops more dynamic range
Canon PowerShot G11 Learn more about
the Canon G11
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

Canon EOS 1100D Canon EOS 1100D
51 vs 55
Explain scores
Canon PowerShot G11 Canon PowerShot G11
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Canon PowerShot G11. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a entry-level DSLR with a pro digicam.

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similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Supports RAW RAW support Help
Better editing
External flash Support external flash Help
Better lighting
Viewfinder Viewfinders Help
1100D:Pentamirror
G11:Tunnel
Fastest shutter speed Fast max shutter speeds Help
1/4000 of a second
Weight Heavy Help
1100D:459 g
G11:375 g
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
HDR Neither has in-camera HDR Help
You could do HDR manually
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support
Dynamic range Poor dynamic range Help
1100D:11 EV
G11:11.1 EV
Screen size Very small screens Help
1100D:2.7"
G11:2.8"
Movie format Poor movies Help
1100D:720p @ 30fps
G11:480p @ 30fps

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EOS 550D

Canon EOS 550D

Entry-level DSLR

$691 - $916 body only

$731 - $874 with 18-55mm lens
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Screen size Has a slightly larger screen
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the EOS 550D vs the EOS 1100D
Compare the EOS 550D vs the PowerShot G11
Canon EOS 600D

Canon EOS 600D

Entry-level DSLR

$863 with 18-55mm lens
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Screen size Has a slightly larger screen
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the EOS 600D vs the EOS 1100D
Compare the EOS 600D vs the PowerShot G11
Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100

Entry-level DSLR

$500 - $597 body only

$600 - $697 with 18-55mm lens
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the D5100 vs the EOS 1100D
Compare the D5100 vs the PowerShot G11
Canon Powershot SX40

Canon Powershot SX40

Super zoom

$340 - $380
Zoom Has way more more zoom
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the EOS 1100D
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the PowerShot G11
Canon PowerShot G12

Canon PowerShot G12

Pro digicam

$370 - $496
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
HDR Has in-camera HDR
Battery life Has a significantly shorter battery life
Compare the PowerShot G12 vs the EOS 1100D
Compare the PowerShot G12 vs the PowerShot G11
Sony Alpha NEX-5

Sony Alpha NEX-5

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$569 with 18-55mm lens
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Screen size Has a slightly larger screen
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Built-in flash Doesn't have a built-in flash
Compare the Alpha NEX-5 vs the EOS 1100D
Compare the Alpha NEX-5 vs the PowerShot G11

Canon EOS 1100D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$500 - $547 with 18-55mm lens
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Screen size Significantly larger screen
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Battery life Shorter battery life
Compare the D3100 vs the EOS 1100D
Canon EOS 500D

Canon EOS 500D

Entry-level DSLR

$539 with 18-55mm lens
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Battery life Significantly shorter battery life
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Compare the EOS 500D vs the EOS 1100D
Canon EOS 1000D

Canon EOS 1000D

Entry-level DSLR

$562 with 18-55mm lens
Size Smaller
Thickness Thinner
Autofocus Slower autofocus
Movie format Does not take movies
Compare the EOS 1000D vs the EOS 1100D
Nikon D3000

Nikon D3000

Entry-level DSLR

$487 with 18-55mm lens
Screen size Significantly larger screen
Size Smaller
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Movie format Does not take movies
Compare the D3000 vs the EOS 1100D

Canon PowerShot G11 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot G1X

Canon PowerShot G1X

Boutique

$799 - $800
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Macro focus Much worse macro capability
Size Larger
Compare the PowerShot G1X vs the PowerShot G11
Nikon Coolpix P7000

Nikon Coolpix P7000

Pro digicam

$249
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Overall image quality Worse image quality
Compare the Coolpix P7000 vs the PowerShot G11
Canon PowerShot G10

Canon PowerShot G10

Pro digicam
Screen size Larger screen
True resolution Significantly higher true resolution
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Overall image quality Worse image quality
Compare the PowerShot G10 vs the PowerShot G11
Canon PowerShot G9

Canon PowerShot G9

Pro digicam
Screen size Larger screen
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Wide angle Much worse wide angle
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Compare the PowerShot G9 vs the PowerShot G11
Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100

Pro digicam

$370 - $430
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Macro focus Worse macro capability
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the PowerShot G11

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Canon EOS 1100D Canon PowerShot G11

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Avatar for Snapsort Snapsort (0:28 PM, March 15, 2011)
Hi Edgar, when we say a DSLR includes image stabilization we mean it has in-body image stabilization that works with all lenses, like the Pentax K-x for example.

The Canon 1100D does not have image stabilization. It is often sold with a kit lens that does have image stabilization.
 
edgar (5:37 AM, March 15, 2011)
i guess u guys should update the details of 1100d as it has IS ..if u guys want to get more clear info can see here

http://www.dpreview.com/previews/canoneos1100d/page2.asp