DSLR Review: Canon PowerShot G11 10MP Digital Camera

The Canon PowerShot G11 is the newest member of Canon’s serious compact camera range, predominantly aimed at the DSLR owner looking for a backup compact or the enthusiast who wants DSLR functionality without the added bulk. At first glance the Canon G11 looks very similar to its popular predecessor, the G10, but there are a number of key external and internal changes underneath the serious matt black exterior. The megapixel count has dropped from 14.7 to 10, as Canon targets image quality rather than out-and-out resolution. 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, at least according to Canon, with an ISO range of 80-3200 and faster 6400 and 12800 settings at 2.5 megapixels. The G11’s LCD monitor is now a little smaller at 2.8 inches, but Canon have responded to customer feedback by making it a vari-angle screen. Other key highlights of the Canon G11 include the 5x, 28-140mm zoom lens, RAW shooting mode, optical image stabilizer to help combat camera-shake, optical viewfinder, flash hotshoe, 1cm macro mode, and full range of manual shooting modes.