Canon PowerShot G9 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: First of all, I would like too observe that you are reading abot Canon G9 because other performant point an shoot camers from Canon don't offer RAW file format as a shooting option (Raw shooting is selected via the Recording Pixels sub-menu in the ...

Review summary: Canon's G series has always sat at the top of its non-SLR range, offering a set of photographic controls and features to attract the more serious photographer who doesn't want to lug a hefty SLR with them. But the G series has not always lived up to ...

Verdict: button wasn't recessed above the LCD where it's somewhat fiddly to activate. Likewise, I wish the on/off button was a switch, rather than a recessed button behind the shutter; stupid I may be, but I accidentally turned the camera off more than once ...

Review summary: The Canon PowerShot G9, following last year's PowerShot G7 model, is visually very similar to its predecessor -- the only obvious changes being a re-profiling of the handgrip and rear panel. Under the skin, the Canon G9 offers a CCD sensor resolution ...

Pros: Great build quality ; Raw format option ; Impressive 12-megapixel sensor ; High quality optics with image stabilization and 6x optical zoom ; Above average performance ; Good autofocus times ; Excellent prefocus shutter lag ; Fast face detect ...

Cons: Inconsequential grip ; A bit heavy, a bit too large ; Can't save ISO setting in custom settings ; Inaccurate optical viewfinder ; High chromatic aberration at wide-angle ; Inconsistent interface ; Oversaturation of reds and blues with slightly reddish ...

Verdict: The Canon G9 includes optical image stabilization, where a lens element is moved inside the lens body to compensate for camera movement. You can frame images with the Canon G9 via its optical zoom viewfinder (an increasingly rare option these days), ...

Review summary: The Canon Powershot G9 is a fully featured 12 megapixel digital camera. It has a 6x optical zoom lens. The camera is right up there with the very best I have tested. There are a wide array of features, great picture quality and a good build too.

Pros: Picture quality - viewfinder - features - red eye correction tool - macro shot - LCD screen quality

Cons: Shutter lag times are longer than SLR lag times

Verdict: If quality is what counts for you the Canon Powershot G9 should be towards the top of your shortlist. It is packed with features, offers excellent picture quality and has a good build quality too. Recommended.

Pros: Great build, crystal clear pictures, great colour reproduction, tons of features

Cons: Some chromatic aberration issues, burst mode could be faster

Verdict: If you're after an enthusiast camera but don't yet want to venture into the land of SLRs, or just need a backup for your main camera, Canon's PowerShot G9 is a great choice. While there are a few minor issues for the most part, it captures brilliant ...