Canon G11 weighs
375 g (0.83 lb / 13.23 oz) and has external dimensions of
112 x 76 x 48 mm (4.41 x 2.99 x 1.89″). Considering that the average weight of Compact type cameras is 188g, Canon G11 is a significantly heavy camera for its class. With a thickness of 48mm, it is not small either, 19mm thicker than the average of its class.
Weight Comparison
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Thickness Comparison
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In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Canon G11, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.
Now let's compare Canon G11 size with the camera that it replaced: (Check G11 vs ). is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 112mm narrower, 76mm shorter and 48mm thinner than Canon G11.
Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Canon G11 with its main competitors:
Canon G11 Size Compared to Main Competitors
Weather Sealing
Canon G11 doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing page.