Canon PowerShot G10 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: As D-SLR prices continue to fall-you can get a 10-megapixel Sony A200 for $499 including a lens-the appeal of similarly-priced advanced point-and-shoot digicams dims even...

Pros: Versatile wide-angle zoom ; terrific shots in good lighting ; great feel and ergonomics

Cons: Expensive ; relatively slow ; video should be higher quality ; noise above ISO 400

Review summary: Interestingly, the retracting lens on the new model is a bit more sophisticated, consisting of 11 elements in nine groups, whereas the G9's lens has nine elements in seven groups. It also covers a focal length range equivalent to 28-140mm, compared ...

Verdict: Surrounding the base of the lens mount is a threaded ring, the LA-DC58K conversion lens adaptor, which is used for attaching the optional TC-DC58D 1.4x teleconverter lens. This accessory adds 140 grams to overall weight and 41.2mm to body thickness. ...

Review summary: Looking to expand your photographic horizons but don't fancy carrying a full DSLR? This retro 'compact' could be just the ticket…

Pros: Full manual functionality. Solid build quality. Hotshoe flash mount

Cons: Heavy. Useless optical viewfinder. Too many dials and buttons

Review summary: Canon's PowerShot G10 is the latest model in the company's flagship G-series, designed to satisfy the demands of enthusiasts who want a powerful compact or a pocketable backup to a DSLR. Announced in September 2008, it's the successor to the popular ...

Pros: 5x stabilised zoom with 28mm wide angle., Flash hotshoe and RAW recording., Great quality 3in 460k screen., Good controls, build and ergonomics., 5x stabilised zoom with 28mm wide angle., Flash hotshoe and RAW recording., Great quality 3in 460k ...

Cons: Slow continuous shooting - just 1.3fps., No G9 time-lapse movies and still no HD., Diffraction reduces detail above max aperture., No HD output - HDMI or component., Slow continuous shooting - just 1.3fps., No G9 time-lapse movies and still no HD ...

Verdict: The Canon PowerShot G10 is not without its faults: it's slow at continuous shooting, there's no HD video or HD outputs, and for the best image quality you'll need to shoot at 80 ISO with the aperture wide open. Fans of earlier generations of the ...

Review summary: This shooter is not for the causal photographer, and only those in the know can wield it to maximize its potential.

Pros: Easily accessible settings on top deck ; 28mm wide-angle lens ; natural-looking colors in photographs ; speedy performance

Cons: Heavy and a tad bulky ; no major improvements to feature set from G9

Verdict:  The G10 is going to be tough competition for the Lumix and other pro-level point-and-shoots, but it boils down to the image quality which is subjective. The features have not changed much, though it should satisfy those looking for a compact shooter ...