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Introduction
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01.Testing / Performance
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02.Components
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03.Design / Layout
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04.Modes
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05.Control Options
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06.Image Parameters
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07.Connectivity / Extras
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08.Overall Impressions
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09.Conclusion
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10.Sample Photos
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11.Photo Gallery
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12.Specs / Ratings
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13.Comments
Canon PowerShot G9
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Specs / Ratings
Specs Table
| Canon PowerShot G9 Specs | |
|---|---|
| Type | Compact |
| Optical Zoom | 6 x |
| Digital Zoom | 4.00 x |
| Original Price | 499.99 $ |
| Height | 43.18 mm |
| Width | 106.68 mm |
| Depth | 71.12 mm |
| Weight | 320.36 g |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Display Size | 3.0 in. |
| Display Resolution | 230,000 pixels |
| Viewfinder Type | optical |
| Connectivity Options | A/V |
| Battery Model Number | NB-2LH |
| ISO Options | 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, Extended ISO |
| Minimum ISO | 80 |
| Maximum ISO | 1600 |
| Canon PowerShot G9 Scores | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | Score | Weighting | |
| Color | 11.05 | 2.75 | |
| Resolution | 9.06 | 2.5 | |
| Noise Auto ISO | 1.56 | 2.0 | |
| Noise Manual ISO | 5.65 | 3.0 | |
| Model Design Appearance | 8.0 | 1.25 | |
| Low Light | 7.97 | 2.25 | |
| Size Portability | 6.5 | 1.1 | |
| Handling | 6.75 | 1.5 | |
| Control Button Positioning Size | 8.25 | 0.85 | |
| Front | 8.25 | 0.6 | |
| Back | 9.0 | 0.6 | |
| Left | 7.5 | 0.5 | |
| Right | 8.0 | 0.5 | |
| Top | 8.75 | 0.6 | |
| Menu | 7.25 | 0.95 | |
| Bottom | 8.0 | 0.5 | |
| Auto Mode | 8.75 | 1.5 | |
| Auto Focus | 8.25 | 1.5 | |
| Focus | 4.0 | 1.25 | |
| ISO | 8.0 | 1.25 | |
| White Balance | 8.25 | 1.25 | |
| Exposure | 7.75 | 0.5 | |
| Metering | 7.75 | 1.1 | |
| Shutter Speed | 7.5 | 0.9 | |
| Aperture | 6.75 | 0.9 | |
| Custom Image Presets | 7.5 | 0.75 | |
| Drive Mode | 6.0 | 1.0 | |
| Picture Qualit Options | 8.5 | 0.5 | |
| Picture Effects Mode | 8.5 | 0.5 | |
| Playback Mode | 8.0 | 0.9 | |
| Viewfinder | 4.0 | 0.8 | |
| LCD Screen | 9.0 | 1.25 | |
| Flash | 7.75 | 1.25 | |
| Zoom Lens | 7.75 | 1.5 | |
| Memory | 3.75 | 0.5 | |
| Startup 1st Shot | 7.6 | 1.75 | |
| Shot Shot | 9.3 | 1.75 | |
| Shutter Shot | 9.0 | 1.75 | |
| Software | 6.75 | 0.5 | |
| Jacks / Ports / Plugs | 5.0 | 0.4 | |
| Direct Print | 7.0 | 0.65 | |
| Ease of Use | 6.75 | 0.95 | |
| Battery | 4.75 | 0.75 | |
| Other Features | 6.5 | 0.55 | |
| Value | 6.75 | 1.85 | |
| Dynamic Range | 5.12 | 2.5 | |
| Video Performance | 5.6 | 1.75 | |
| Processing Speed | 6.8 | 1.75 | |
| White Balance Performance | 9.33 | 1.8 | |
| OLD Movie Mode | 7.25 | 1.0 | |
| Total: | 440 | ||
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