Very low noise
Sharp across the zoom range
Enough dials to please an enthusiast
Enough dials to scare an amateur
Introduction
The Canon PowerShot G11 takes great photos and has lots of controls, making it essentially an SLR in point-and-shoot clothing.
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Page 1
Product Tour
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Page 2
Color
Color was mostly accurate, with some minor issues with reds and yellows. Read More... |
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Noise
Noise was very low across the 80-3200 ISO range, but there is still visible noise at higher ISO levels. Read More... |
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Resolution
Images were very sharp across the zoom range, though image stabilization was only moderately effective. Read More... |
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Video
Captured video has good color, but standard-def means the fine details are not well represented. Read More... |
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Sample Photos
A gallery of photos taken with the Canon PowerShot G11 Read More... |
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Playback
There’s good control over image playback, yet the slideshow features are limited. Read More... |
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Hardware
The screen rotates for easy angled shooting, but the optical viewfinder is poorly placed. Read More... |
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Controls
There are plenty of dials for easy control access…which some users might find intimidating. Read More... |
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Design & Handling
The big, chunky body fits well in the hand, but it’s rather heavy for a point & shoot. Read More... |
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Panasonic ZS3 Comparison
 We compare the G11 to the DMC-ZS3. Read More... |
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Samsung HZ15W Comparison
 We compare the G11 to the HZ15W. Read More... |
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Canon SX120 Comparison
 We compare the G11 to the SX120 IS. Read More... |
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Conclusion
Read our final conclusion of the Canon PowerShot G11. Read More... |
Page 15
Photo Gallery
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Part 16
Comments
Read what people are saying about the Canon PowerShot G11. Add your comments... |
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