Canon 10 Megapixels PowerShot G11 Review by DigitalCameraInfo With Rating 8/10
2009-11-07 09:19 | G11 Sales Ranking: #4 | SourceAverage Camera Review Rating [11 reviews]
Currently selling at $450 (drop from $492 about 2 weeks ago), the
G11 replaces the flagship PowerShot G10's 14.7 Megapixels sensor with what it describes as a high
sensitivity 10 Megapixels CCD with the same 28-140mm equivalent
image stabilized lens. The combination of this new high-sensitivity sensor and the DIGIC 4 image processor has resulted in a 2-stop increase in image quality compared to the G10, with an ISO range of 80-3200 and faster 6400 and 12800 settings at 2.5 megapixels. Other new features include a Dual Anti-Noise System which combines a high sensitivity 10.0 Megapixel image
sensor with Canon's enhanced DIGIC 4 image processing technology to
greatly reduce noise and increase quality equal to 2- stops.
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Currently selling at $450 (drop from $492 about 2 weeks ago), the
G11 replaces the flagship PowerShot G10's 14.7 Megapixels sensor with what it describes as a high
sensitivity 10 Megapixels CCD with the same 28-140mm equivalent
image stabilized lens. The combination of this new high-sensitivity sensor and the DIGIC 4 image processor has resulted in a 2-stop increase in image quality compared to the G10, with an ISO range of 80-3200 and faster 6400 and 12800 settings at 2.5 megapixels. Other new features include a Dual Anti-Noise System which combines a high sensitivity 10.0 Megapixel image
sensor with Canon's enhanced DIGIC 4 image processing technology to
greatly reduce noise and increase quality equal to 2- stops. The Dual Anti-Noise System allows photographers to capture full
resolution images in difficult low-light
conditions. The camera also adds a tilt and swivel LCD, though
the size drops to 2.8 inches at 461,000-dots. Flash sync speed increases to 1/2000th of
a second and HDMI output is also added. The PowerShot G11 can
also be used with a wide range of Canon accessories, including the
Speedlite 270EX, 430EX II and 580EX II; Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX and
Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX flashes for enhanced shooting options; the
Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2, Speedlite Bracket and Remote Switch
RS-60E3. Underwater photographers can use the PowerShot G11 with
the specially designed Waterproof Case WP-DC34 - an underwater housing
allowing full control of the camera at depths of up to 40m. The camera recently reached #7 ranking in the week of Oct 11 2009, went up from ranking #20 the previous week. Here is the latest review by DigitalCameraInfo, giving the camera a rating of 798.32:
"The Canon PowerShot G11 is a powerful camera that includes a lot of features. In many ways, it is more of an SLR camera than a point and shoot, as it includes the wider ISO range and more comprehensive manual controls that SLRs offer. And it puts these features right out there, with dedicated dials for exposure compensation and ISO on the top, plus a rather large number of buttons on the back. All of this will be welcomed by the serious shooter; they make controlling the camera much easier. They will intimidate the more novice user, though. This puts the G11 into a curious middle ground. It has the feature set of an SLR, but does not have an interchangeable lens (although you can buy a wide angle and telephoto adapter). It is also bigger, bulkier and more awkward to use than a point and shoot camera: this camera is not going to fit into a pocket. But this mix of size and features could be appealing for the photographer who wants some level of control over their images, but without having to lug around an SLR.
However, the Achilles heel of the G11 is price. At around $500, it is only slightly cheaper than a low-end SLR, and with smaller SLRs like the Panasonic GF1 now available, the size difference is not that much. But the G11 is smaller and cheaper than these SLRs and if I was hiking the Appalachian trail or chasing bears in Yellowstone, I'd rather carry around the relatively compact G11 than a big, bulky and more expensive SLR. "
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| ePhotoZine: "Some of the Micro 4/3rds cameras, such as the Panasonic GF1 are about the same size as the G11, but when you add a zoom lens on them they become more 'camera' and less 'pocket', but only a slight increase in overall size gives you a sensor over five times the size, with corresponding improvements in high ISO performance. It wouldn't be too hard to put the body in one pocket and a lens in another. They also come at a..." - Jul 03 2010 More » | |
| RegHardware: "In use, you can only manually select a maximum of 3200 ISO. The Low Light mode has an automatic facility to increase the sensitivity range to up to 12800 ISO although this comes at the price of resolution which will automatically drop to 2.5Mp. These ISO boosts are a scene-only feature, meaning the user will not be able to select them directly from the ISO dial. It is interesting that in my test the camera neve..." - Mar 19 2010 More » | |
| MacWorld: "The 10.0-megapixel G11 delivers very good images. If you're shooting in JPEG mode, you'll find the in camera processing to be very nice, without going too far. Colors are natural, and the images are not oversharpened. The biggest surprise about the G11 is its excellent high-ISO performance in low light. On previous models, there was no real point in pushing ISO any higher than 400. More than that, and images be..." - Jan 26 2010 More » | |
| Photocrati: "Canon's primary reason for reducing resolution was to improve high ISO performance. That strategy was successful and the G11 definitely provides obvious benefits by ISO 800. At this ISO, the JPEGs are surprisingly smooth, although there's more smudging of fine detail due to noise reduction processing. Even so, I was able to make excellent letter size prints from my technically-best images after some careful sharpeni..." - Dec 29 2009 More » | |
| dpreview: "Although the G11 faces competition from more sides than its predecessors did, it's still a unique offering. There are more readily pocketable cameras out there that offer similar image quality and, once you're resigned to wearing it around your neck, there are not much larger cameras that will trump it for image quality (though they are more expensive). There are even cameras that offer greater zoom ranges in smalle..." - Dec 16 2009 More » | |
| TrustedReviews: "Unlike many recent compacts the G11 doesn't have HD video recording capability. It records video at 640 x 480 resolution at 30fps with mono audio via an internal microphone. The zoom lens cannot be used while recording, but it does have a stepless digital zoom in video mode. Canon is well known for the excellence of its autofocus systems, and the G11 does nothing to spoil the batting average. It has centre spot..." - Dec 12 2009 More » | |
| PhotoReview: "The claimed improvements in low light performance were evident in our test shots from the review camera. So were the improvements in dynamic range across all light levels when the iContrast was set to Auto. Autofocusing was as fast and accurate as on the G10 we tested and manual focusing was easy, thanks to the enlargement of the focusing frame. The built-in image stabiliser allowed us to use shutter spee..." - Dec 07 2009 More » | |
| AkihabaraNews: "Let's put it this way, if you love the G10 look and feel you will love the G11, now if you the G10 did not feel right for you, the G11 will be here as well disappoint you, but this however should not stop you from giving our new PowerShot a try. No really despite some very minor design change, the G11 is just like the G10, with however a nice a addition or should I rather say a nice improvement, coming from our G11..." - Nov 30 2009 More » | |
| DigitalCameraResourcePage: "The PowerShot G11 produces very good quality photos. Canon claimed that the G11 and its new "high sensitivity" CCD would perform better at low light than other cameras in its class, and they weren't lying. While it certainly won't replace a digital SLR, the G11 lets you use sensitivities a full stop higher than your typical compact camera. If you shoot RAW and do some basic post-processing, even ISO 1600 p..." - Nov 23 2009 More » | |
| CameraLabs: "The headline feature of the G11 is its low light capability with Canon taking a sensible reverse-turn on its earlier obsession with Megapixels. It works too, with the G11's lower resolution allowing it to perform at least one stop better than its predecessor, and while the Low Light mode ain't pretty at a reduced resolution of 2.5 Megapixels, it's still impressive to shoot in near darkness without a flash at 12,800..." - Nov 16 2009 More » | |
| DigitalCameraReview: "I was very pleased with default image quality out of the G11 - virtually all shots used to illustrate this review were shot at 80 ISO and Program auto mode, and all with auto white balance. Indoor with flash, indoor with available light, outdoor - the G11 produced excellent results. If the default settings don't produce images to your liking, the My Colors palette offers a range of color/tone settings as well a..." - Oct 31 2009 More » | |
| Pocket-lint: "So is it really worth spending as much, or more on the G11 than an interchangeable lens camera such as Panasonic's GF1 or Olympus EP-1, or a full-blown digital SLR with standard APS-C sized sensor? If the choice is a straight one, arguably not: we'd prefer the ability to swap lenses any day. But everyone's requirements are different and the G11 does present photographers with a rather neat all-in-one solution,..." - Oct 30 2009 More » | |
| TechRadar: "The G11 is a great low-light performer, and this, combined with the intelligent metering modes, AF, and generous picture presets, means that it's quite difficult to take a bad photograph with this camera. But it's not perfect by any means, and anyone considering shelling out five hundred quid should consider the following points.We liked: The PowerShot G11 is a very flexible compact with many power feature..." - Oct 24 2009 More » | |
| PhotographyBLOG: "In general terms the Canon PowerShot G11 is capable of capturing plenty of fine detail, especially evident when images are downloaded and examined close up on a desktop, colours being for the most part natural, even when the likes of vivid colour mode are deployed to add some visual punch to blues and greens in landscape shots. When left on default settings, sky detail tends to burn out still, so the ability to..." - Oct 22 2009 More » | |
| ePhotoZine: "It's certainly a camera packed with features and that's something I've always liked about the Canon G series. For the photographer who wants to go out and get quality results without the need for a full DSLR system, the G11 is perfect and I think the drop in resolution was the right way to go judging by the performance and noise tests. Images are sharp and nicely exposed and I like the fun aspect of the camera as we..." - Oct 21 2009 More » | |
| CNET: "Why can the G11 only manage 1.1 frames per second at full resolution in continuous-shooting mode? It's only got 10 megapixels after all, so is this the fastest that Canon's Digic processing technology can go? This sluggishness affects other areas of the camera's operation. The 'quick shot' mode is as good as its word, grabbing pictures with minimal delay -- unless it's still chewing over the last one you took, which..." - Oct 13 2009 More » |
Canon Powershot G11 Camera Recent User Reviews
Awesome little camera!, Nastassia - Aug 31 2010
I have been lugging around my DSLR and all its lenses and accessories wherever I go and feel awkward sometimes but a friend recommended a Canon G series camera. I did a lot of research and decided to buy the G11. I have it for about 2 weeks now and i absolutely am in love with it! its portable, I love the swivel screen too. and i dont need to be changing lenses. Its perfect for me. I...
Canon G11 or S90......, Jiunjr Feng "Robert" - Aug 27 2010
There are way many reviews about G11 and S90, and it's the most headache thing for me to select the correct one, which I would like to spend money on walk and shoot porpose instead of carrying my Canon 30D. After deep thinking and borrow G11 and S90 from friends to play couple days. Yes, I like S90, which is a perfect size compact camera. It have way more advantages and improvement...
A mini SLR camera, itskriztun "itskriztun" - Aug 27 2010
I've been looking for an SLR camera for ages..but wasn't willing to spend the big bucks. I settled for a Canon G11 based on the reviews and recommendations from friends. I love this camera and am so happy that I purchased it. It's easy to use and I love how there are settings to help me decide which features to use when taking pictures in different atmospheres. This camera is pret...
Buyer Beware!, Marcus D. - Aug 26 2010
I purchased my G11 in December of 2009, and it immediately broke (the shutter wont open/close anymore). CANON repaired the camera under its 1-year warranty. 6 months later, still within the 1-year warranty period, the camera broke down again. CANON now refused to repair the camera for free, which is contrary to CANONs warranty terms. CANON asked me to pay $150 for the repair. 2 weeks...
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