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| Prices: | ||
| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Canon G10
G10 vs G11 |
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| Successor: |
Canon G12
G11 vs G12 |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | G11 | AV100 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Mid-Sized | Compact |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $499.99 | $99.95 |
| Street Price: | $577.00 | |
| Date Available: | 2009-10-15 | 2010-03-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
14.1 oz
(400 g)
includes batteries |
5.9 oz
(167 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
4.4 x
3.0 x
1.9 in. (112 x 76 x 48 mm) |
3.7 x
2.4 x
1.1 in. (93 x 60 x 28 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
| Effective Megapixels: | 10.0 | 12.2 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/1.7 inch | 1/2.3 inch |
| Sensor size: | 43.32mm2 (7.6mm x 5.7mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 2.08 microns | 1.54 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 16:9 | 4:3, 16:9 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | ||
| Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 47 | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 20.4 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.1 | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 169 | |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 3648 x 2048 (7.5 MP, 16:9), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2272 x 1704 (3.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 1824 x 1368 (2.5 MP, 4:3) |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2666 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.2), CR2 | JPEG (Exif v2.2) |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 1.1 | 1.6 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
640x480 (30)
320x240 (30) |
1280x720 (24)
640x480 (30) 320x240 (30) |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM) | AVI (Motion JPEG) |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
| HD Video Out: | Yes | No |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
| Lens: | Canon Zoom Lens, 11 elements in 9 groups, 1 aspherical element | Fujinon |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 140mm | 32 - 96mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 6.1 - 30.5mm | 5.7 - 17.1mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 5.00x | 3.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/2.8 (W) / f/4.5 (T) - f/8.0 | F2.9 / F8.8 (wide); F5.2 / F16 (tele) with ND filter |
| Integrated ND Filter: | Yes | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
60 cm to Infinity 23.6 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
1 -
50 cm 0.4 - 19.7 in |
10 -
70 cm 3.9 - 27.6 in |
| Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x | Up to 6.3x |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 9-point AiAF, 1-point (center for face select and track) | Contrast-Detection AF: Center |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | No |
| Manual Focus: | No | No |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | Real-image optical zoom | |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.8 | 2.7 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 461,000 dots | 230,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
| Selfie Screen: | No | |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | ||
| Minimum ISO (native): | ||
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; up to 12800 in 2.5-mp Low Light mode | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 , 3200* (* at lower resolutions) |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom 1/2, Underwater | Auto, Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 15 sec | 1/1400 - 8 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | |
| Metering Modes: | Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AE | 256-zone multi |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | No |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | No |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | No |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Sports, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Sunset, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, Color Accent, Color Swap, Stitch Assist., Special Scene, Low Light | Natural Light, Natural Light & with Flash,Portrait, Baby, Landscape, Panorama, Sport, Night, Night(Tripod), Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Party, Flower, Party, Flower, Text |
| Self Timer: | 1 - 30 seconds | 2 or 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; FE lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro, Second-curtain synchro | Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro; Red-eye removal can be turned off/on |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | Auto ISO: 1.6 ft.-23 ft./50 cm-7 m (W), 1.6-13 ft./50cm-4.0m (T) | ISO Auto: Wide: Approx. 0.6m / 2ft to 3.5 m /11.5ft; Tele: Approx: 0.6m/2ft to 2.0m/6.6 ft |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/2000 | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot-Shoe | n/a |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | No |
| Uncompressed Format: | CR2 | |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM) | AVI (Motion JPEG) |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | 9.0 MB |
| Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | No | No |
| Remote Control Type: | ||
| Connections (extended): | ||
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 2.29 | |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 2.80 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 1.1 | 1.6 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | Unlimited | 3 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.54 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.75 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.470 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.81 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.072 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 2.5 seconds | |
| Play -> Record Time: | 1.7 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 4.5 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 390 shots | 400 shots (NiMH AA) |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NB-7L | 2 x AA |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Alkaline disposables, NiMH rechargeables |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NB-7L Lithium-ion rechargeable | 2 x AA Alkaline disposables |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | No |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
| Internal Charging Supported: | ||
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM | CD-ROM |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows XP SP2/Vista, Mac OS | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Articulating LCD, Optical Image Stabilization, RAW Mode, HDMI Out, Face, Blink, Motion Detection, Intelligent Contrast Correction, Low Light Mode. | HD Movies (720p), Picture Search, Panoramic Shooting, Scene Recognition Auto (SR Auto), Face Detection, Natural Light Mode. Available in black or silver. |
