Review based on a production Canon PowerShot G10, Firmware version 1.00
Features
- 14.7 Megapixel CCD sensor
- 5x wide-angle (28mm) optical zoom lens with optical Image Stabilizer
- RAW image recording plus support for Canon Digital Photo Professional
- DIGIC 4 for clear, sharp images, high-speed AF (including Servo AF) and fast response times
- Targets all the main causes of blur with High ISO Auto, optical
Image Stabilizer, Motion Detection Technology and Auto ISO shift - Improved Face Detection AF/AE/FE/WB plus Face Select & Track and FaceSelf-Timer
- 3.0” PureColor LCD II (461k dots resolution) with wide viewing angle and optical viewfinder
- i-Contrast boosts brightness and retains detail in dark areas
- Dedicated Exposure Compensation and ISO dials
- 26 shooting modes with manual control and custom settings
- Accessories include tele-converter, Speedlights flashes and waterproof case
- Smooth, 30fps VGA movies
Powershot G10 vs G9:
The G10 continues the G series tradition of incremental upgrades. Here are the key changes:
- Higher resolution (14.7MP vs 12MP)
- New wider coverage Lens (starts at 28mm)
- Redesigned front grip with textured cover
- Improved Face Detection technology
- DIGIC 4 for improved image processing
- New higher capacity battery (1050 mAh up from 720mAh)
- Improved LCD screen resolution (461K vs 230K)
- Exposure compensation dial
- New flat and tilted buttons
Canon G10 specifications
| Street price | • US: $456 • UK: £370 |
|---|---|
| Sensor | • 1/1.7″ Type CCD • 14.7 million effective pixels |
| Image sizes | • 4416x 3312 pixels • 3648 x 2736 pixels • 3072 x 2304 pixels • 2560 x 1920 pixels • 2048 x 1536 pixels • 1600 x 1200 pixels • 640 x 480 pixels • 4416x 2480 pixels |
| Movie clips | • 640 x 480 @ 30fps • 320 x 240 @ 30fps • 160 x 120 @ 15fps |
| Maximum clip length | • 640 x 480, 320 x 240: 4GB or 1 hour • 160 x 120: 3 mins |
| File formats | • JPEG (Exif v2.2) • RAW • AVI (Motion JPEG + WAVE) |
| Lens | • 28-140mm (equiv.) • 5x optical zoom • F2.8-4.5 |
| Image stabilization | Yes (Lens-Shift) |
| Conversion lenses | Yes |
| Digital zoom | up to 4x |
| Focus | TTL |
| AF area modes | • Face Detection AiAF • 1-point AF (center or Face Select and Track) |
| AF lock | Yes (on/off selectable) |
| AF assist lamp | Yes |
| Focus distance | Closest focus distance 1 cm |
| Metering | • Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame) • Center-weighted average • Spot (center or linked to Face Detection) |
| ISO sensitivity | • Auto • High ISO Auto • ISO 80 • ISO 100 • ISO 200 • ISO 400 • ISO 800 • ISO 1600 |
| AE lock | Yes (on/off selectable) |
| Exposure compensation | +/- 2EV in 1/3 stop increments |
| Shutter speed | 15-1/4000 sec |
| Modes | • Auto • Program AE • Shutter Priority AE • Aperture Priority AE • Manual • Custom (2 modes) • Special Scene • Stitch Assist • Movie |
| Scene modes | • Portrait • Landscape • Night Snapshot • Kids & Pets • Night Scene • Indoor • Foliage • Snow • Beach • Fireworks • Aquarium • Indoor |
| White balance | • Auto • Daylight • Cloudy • Tungsten • Fluorescent • Fluorescent H • Custom |
| Self timer | • 2 or 10sec, • Custom or FaceSelf Timer |
| Continuous shooting | • Approx 0.7fps until card is full |
| Image parameters | My Colors (My Colors Off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Custom Color) |
| Flash | • Auto, Flash On, Flash Off, Slow Sync, Red-eye reduction • +/- 2EV in 1/3 stop increments • Face Detection FE compensation • Safety FE • Flash exposure lock • Manual Power Adjustment • Range (Auto ISO):30cm – 4.6m (wide) / 2.8m (tele) |
| Viewfinder | Optical Viewfinder |
| LCD monitor | • 3.0″ TFT • 461,000 pixels • 100% coverage • Adjustable |
| Connectivity | • USB 2.0 Hi-Speed • AV out (PAL / NTSC switchable) |
| Print compliance | PictBridge |
| Storage | • SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus , HC MMCplus compatible |
| Power | Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-7L |
| Weight (no batty) | 350 g |
| Dimensions | 109 x 78 x 46 mm |
