Canon PowerShot G11 Digital Camera In Depth Review

Canon PowerShot G11 Digital Camera In Depth Review

A compelling alternative for photographers unwilling or unable to bring a bigger DSLR camera body, the Canon PowerShot G11 offers DSLR like capabilities in a robust, tactile, and much more compact size. Of course compact is a relative term, the G11 is much smaller than any prosumer or better DSLR, but it also unquestionably and quite noticably larger than most compacts. This beefy camera body doesn’t mean a bigger sensor, the G11’s 10 megapixel sensor is the same one found in the Canon S90, but the G11 does allow for more camera controls, a better grip, and a level of familiarity for photographers used to handling a DSLR camera. Intended for advance amateurs and beyond, the G11 is the latest in the well regard G series from Canon, and it features two distinct improvements over its predecessor, the first being a lower resolution sensor with improved low light capabilities (10 megapixels vs. 14.7), and the second being a versatile flip out and rotate, 2.8 inch LCD. To find out if the latest  G series offering is worth your consideration, please continue reading our in depth review of the Canon PowerShot G11.

Competition

The G11 sort of exists in a class all by itself. To find competitors one has to reach to cameras like the Olympus E-P1 or the Panasonic GF1, but these certainly wouldn’t be very fair comparisons. Alternatively one could mention the Panasonic LX3, or even the Canon S90, but again these comparisons don’t quite seem relevant either. The G11 isn’t about pocket-ability, or finesse, it’s really a compact on steroids, able to offer photographers the abilities, even the feel of their DSLR camera. That said, I know Canon fans looking for the best performing “compact” camera will mention the S90 and the G11 frequently in the same sentence. We tested both, and the image quality between the two cameras was exactly the same for all intents and purposes. But both cameras have such distinctly different intentions that users should have no trouble deciding which form factor will be right for them.

Availability

The Canon PowerShot G11 is available and in stock at your favorite camera retailers. I personally get all the photography gear that I can at B&H Photo, so naturally I highly recommend them. They’ve got the best selection, great service, and great prices, and your purchases there through our links go a long way to supporting our site. Need one more reason? How about free shipping on the G11?

• Canon PowerShot G11 at B&H Photo
• Canon WP-DC34 Underwater Case for Canon PowerShot G11
• Canon PowerShot S90 at B&H Photo

Continue Reading This Review:

1. Introduction
2. Specifications
3. Build and Interface
4. Performance and IQ
5. Verdict and Samples

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   Geoff Birse says:

   July 4, 2010 at 5:16 am

   This is a great camera, but sadly the raw format that canon has decided to use on this camera means you need photoshop cs4 or cs5, and if you are like me own earlier versions and dont fancy shelling out good money to get the upgrades, then I would recommend looking elsewhere for a camera. I have a G5 camera and the raw format opens in photoshop ok, so why canon have decided to change its raw format is beyond me…anyway top tip, dont buy this canon g11

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