BP-511A Batteries Canon vs Generic

Aaron Jors

Just wondering if anyone has any facts on the Canon BP-511A batteries vs the Geniric Brands. From a performance standpoint is there any difference or is this just a brand name vs generic type case?

So far a good number of people have recommended www.sterlingtek.com but I have never heard of them before.

Thanks, Aaron.

Manfr3d

Aaron Jors wrote:

Just wondering if anyone has any facts on the Canon BP-511A batteries vs the Geniric Brands. From a performance standpoint is there any difference or is this just a brand name vs generic type case?

So far a good number of people have recommended www.sterlingtek.com but I have never heard of them before.

Thanks, Aaron.

There are no differences, except that the Canon ones only have 1100mAh
while the cheap ones usualy have 1500 to 1600mAh. I bought 6 BP511
(it is the same as BP511A) LiIon rechargeables from ebay powersellers
over the last two years each costing about 10$, and so far all but the two
oldest ones are still working great.

My advice: save your money and buy a generic brand, they are just as
good if not better.

Tee Why

I think the performance should be about the same. I hear most third parties overstate the mAh's to promote sales but I hear they both hold about the same charge. I would make sure you buy from a reputable seller though as I've heard of some batteries sold without internal circuits to prevent overcharging and explosions.

I tend to buy mine from Sterlingtek and have had good results with them.

claudermilk

There is good reason why so many people recommend Sterlingtek. Just as good of a battery, if not better, for far less cost. No reason to get OEM. My Sterlingtek battery is now showing signs of outliving the OEM battery.

Martyn

I have a couple of batteries from Canon and a couple from Goki. All have the same ratings and I have got to the point I can't tell which is which in use. Both brands seem to perform and last the same.

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photogreen

generic works
i've been using a generic battery for over a year. got it on ebay for $7. never had any issues. as good as original.

Shima

I use generics, especially since my husband works at BBY and I get a sweet discount on them versus the real deal... plus they usually hold more juice.