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Canon's PowerShot G11 is a mid-range digital camera that falls at the higher end of Canon's standard point-and-shoot (non-DSLR) camera line. It uses Canon's high-sensitivity DIGIC 4 image processor which enhances overall image clarity (especially in low-light settings), and has a maximum resolution of 10 megapixels. The G11 offers a wide range of pre-set shooting options, such as manual, portrait, landscape, aperture priority, sports, indoor, and more. Images can be viewed with the 2.8-inch LCD display which can be viewed from different angles to make taking certain shots easier. The camera's built-in lens is a 28mm wide-angle lens, and has 5x optical zoom. The G11 is targeted at amateur photographers who enjoy using a point-and-shoot camera, but have some experience with various shooting modes and some manual shooting. It also has a wide range of available accessories.
MSRP $499.00
Release date September, 2009
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Features
- DIGIC 4 Image Processor
- 10.0 Megapixel resolution
- Numerous preset shooting modes (see manufacturer page for full range)
- 2.8 inch diagonal LCD display, with variable angle viewing
- 28mm wide-angle lens
- 5x optical zoom
- AUTO mode detects and selects which shooting mode is appropriate
- HDMI output
- Optical image stabilizer
- 15 - 1/4000 sec. shutter speed
- 10-second self timer
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MSRP $899.95
Released October, 2009
Pros
- records video in 720p high definition (whereas the G1 doesn't record video at all)
- 3" display with respectable 460k pixels
- slick aesthetic
Cons
- no built in viewfinder
- no Leica lenses yet for micro four thirds
- higher price than the already compact Micro Four Thirds DMC-G1 it is based on
Canon PowerShot G11
vs.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
MSRP $500.00
Released November, 2008
Pros
- features an easy to hold grip
- includes RAW format support
- great build quality
Cons
- expensive
- lacks image stabilization
- no zoom
Canon PowerShot G11
vs.
Ricoh GR Digital II
MSRP $999.99
Released March, 2008
Canon PowerShot G11
vs.
Sigma DP1
MSRP --
Released September, 2008
Pros
- RAW file format support
- quality pro
accessories
- sharp and fast lens
Cons
- considerably more expensive than the last generation product
- Noisy sensor
- Virtually the same as the Panasonic LX-3
Canon PowerShot G11
vs.
Leica D-LUX 4
MSRP $550.00
Released November, 2009
Pros
- high resolution 3" display (920k pizel)
- interchangable lens
- captures video in 720p high definition
- HDMI output
- stores images on easy to find, affordable and capacious SD/SDHC flash cards
Cons
- sensor / shutter is built into the lens units - high price, huge range of functionality/quality
Canon PowerShot G11
vs.
Ricoh GXR
MSRP $1,099.99
Released January, 2009
Pros
- records video in 720p high definition
- interchangeable lens
- now includes a port for a high resolution electronic viewfider or external microphone adapter
Cons
- very similar to the E-P1
- does little to address the issues found with the E-P1
- low resolution 3" display (280k dots)
Canon PowerShot G11
vs.
Olympus E-P2
MSRP $379.99
Released September, 2009
Pros
- cool aesthetic - modern & retro aspects
- captures video in 720p high definition
- 3" OLED display
Cons
- OLED display has a limited resolution (480 x 360px - 172.8K dot)
- poor picture quality for the price
- mediocre zoom
Canon PowerShot G11
vs.
Samsung WB1000
MSRP $799.00
Released June, 2009
Olympus' PEN E-P1 is a unique camera that falls in its own category. It is not a Digital-SLR camera, but allows for interchangeable lenses and has more advanced features and technology (for example, Olympus' TruPic V image processor) than Olympus' point-and-shoot models. The E-P1 is more compact than a DSLR and the lens mounts...
Canon PowerShot G11
vs.
Olympus PEN E-P1
MSRP $379.99
Released August, 2009
Pros
- 18x optical zoom; very high
- extended battery life of approximately 470 pictures
- improved optical image stabilization (supposedly 2x better than the previous generation)
Cons
- big for a point-and-shoot
- User Interface sometimes poor - mystery descriptions like "Mode1 / Mode2" for stabilization, short on explanatory text which could help.
- Full operating instructions only supplied on CD, not in print.
Canon PowerShot G11
vs.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
MSRP $499.95
Released September, 2008
Pros
- Intelligent Auto mode
- f2.0 - Good low light performance
- attractive professional aesthetic
Cons
- Accessory availability
- 2.5x optical zoom
- expensive for the majority of consumers
Canon PowerShot G11
vs.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
MSRP $699.95
Released March, 2009
Pros
- large sensor many times the size of a comparatively sized P&S
- RAW format support
- same image sensor found in bigger DSLRs, takes 3 'images', or colour layers for superior image quality
Cons
- expensive
- lens is fixed - cannot be swapped
- low resolution 2.5" screen
Canon PowerShot G11
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Sigma DP2
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Reviews
October 22, 2009
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- optical image stabilization
- RAW format support
- large 2.8" tilt/swivel display with respectable resolution (461k dots)
- improved noise reduction over the G10
- small, lightweight and affordable compared to larger DSLRs - ideal as a point and shoot for the mobile amateur or professional
- quality build
- superb image quality for the size
- display is protected when closed
- great low light performance
- utilizes easy to find, capacious and affordable SD/SDHC memory
- HDMI output for viewing images on compatible high definition devices
Cons
- no HD video mode
- same form factor as previous cameras in the series - slightly heavy and large
- lens is fixed
- small 1/1.7" CCD
- lacks printed manual
- poor viewfinder - 77% view, dim
- lower resolution sensor than that found on the G10
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October 22, 2009
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Pros
- optical image stabilization
- RAW format support
- large 2.8" tilt/swivel display with respectable resolution (461k dots)
- improved noise reduction over the G10
- small, lightweight and affordable compared to larger DSLRs - ideal as a point and shoot for the mobile amateur or professional
- quality build
- superb image quality for the size
- display is protected when closed
- user-friendly controls
- optical view finder
- responsive
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September 4, 2009
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- optical image stabilization
- RAW format support
- large 2.8" tilt/swivel display with respectable resolution (461k dots)
- improved noise reduction over the G10
- small, lightweight and affordable compared to larger DSLRs - ideal as a point and shoot for the mobile amateur or professional
- quality build
- superb image quality for the size
- display is protected when closed
Cons
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Competitors
mtuckerb prefers
Canon PowerShot G11 over
Sigma DP2
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September 5, 2009
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0 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Pros
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Cons
- no HD video mode
- same form factor as previous cameras in the series - slightly heavy and large
- lower resolution sensor than that found on the G10
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