| General | Canon PowerShot G11 | Nikon Coolpix S5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | PowerShot G11 | Coolpix S5100 |
| Successor Model | Canon PowerShot G12 | |
| Camera Type | Point & Shoot | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | Standard Compact | Standard Compact |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Canon PowerShot G11 | Nikon Coolpix S5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor Size | 1/1.7-inch | 1/2.3-inch |
| Sensor Dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58 mm | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
| Total Pixels | 10.4 Megapixel | 12.39 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 10 Megapixel | 12.2 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 80 - 3,200 | 100 - 1,600 |
| Photo | Canon PowerShot G11 | Nikon Coolpix S5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | DIGIC 4 | Expeed C2 |
| Max Image Resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Other Resolutions | 3648 x 2048, 2816 x 2112, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 3968 x 2232, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 4:3, 16:9 | 4:3, 16:9 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, Normal | |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| WB Bracketing |
| Focus | Canon PowerShot G11 | Nikon Coolpix S5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Single Live View | Single Live View |
| Number of Focus Points | 9 | |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 0 | |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Canon PowerShot G11 | Nikon Coolpix S5100 |
|---|---|---|
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 28 - 140 mm | 28 - 140 mm |
| Optical Zoom | 5x | 5x |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 - 4.5 | f/2.7 - 6.6 |
| Min Normal Focus Distance | 45 cm | |
| Min Macro Focus Distance | 1 cm | 2 cm |
| Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Canon PowerShot G11 | Nikon Coolpix S5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fully Articulated | Fixed |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 2.80" | 2.70" |
| Screen Resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View |
| Viewfinder | Canon PowerShot G11 | Nikon Coolpix S5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) |
| Shutter | Canon PowerShot G11 | Nikon Coolpix S5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 15 sec | 4 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec | 1/1500 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 1.1 fps |
| Flash | Canon PowerShot G11 | Nikon Coolpix S5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto On Off Red-Eye Slow Sync Second Curtain | Auto On Off Red-eye Fill-in Slow Syncro |
| Flash Range | 7.00 m | |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/2000 sec | |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash Connection | Shoe Mount |
| Exposure | Canon PowerShot G11 | Nikon Coolpix S5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Compensation | ±3 (at 1/3 EV increments) | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing |
| DXO | Canon PowerShot G11 | Nikon Coolpix S5100 |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 169 | |
| DxO Color Depth | 20.4 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 11.1 | |
| DxO Overall Score | 47 |
| Video | Canon PowerShot G11 | Nikon Coolpix S5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Video Formats | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Max Video Resolution | 640 x 480 | 1280 x 720 |
| Unlimited Video Recording |
| Terminals | Canon PowerShot G11 | Nikon Coolpix S5100 |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | ||
| Speaker | ||
| Built-in Microphone | Mono | |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output |
| Connectivity | Canon PowerShot G11 | Nikon Coolpix S5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| NFC |
| Environmental | Canon PowerShot G11 | Nikon Coolpix S5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing |
| Physical | Canon PowerShot G11 | Nikon Coolpix S5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48 mm (4.41 x 2.99 x 1.89") | 97 x 57 x 22 mm (3.82 x 2.24 x 0.87") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 375 g (0.83 lb / 13.23 oz) | 132 g (0.29 lb / 4.66 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 6 x 6 x 3" | |
| Package Weight | 2.1 lb |
| Power and Storage | Canon PowerShot G11 | Nikon Coolpix S5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | NB-7L | EN-EL10 |
| Internal Storage | 32 MB | |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card | Single Slot: SD/SDHC |
| Other | Canon PowerShot G11 | Nikon Coolpix S5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | |
| Orientation Sensor | ||
| Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System |
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