Canon Powershot G10 Expert Reviews

The G10 is a fun point-and-shoot camera to use, but its soft focus and low-light performance are disappointing.

The G10's cool factor is no doubt a reason for its high price ($500) tag. Also, it seems to be Canon's newest attempt to win the megapixel war: The G10 is a step up from its predecessor, the 12-megapixel PowerShot G9. The benefits of the increased ...

A polished, pocketable performer that offers a high degree of manual control, along with good performance and easy operation.

Canon's PowerShot G10 is a polished, pocketable performer that offers a high degree of manual control, along with good performance and easy operation. Sure, it does some things better than others, but we think overall, it does an excellent job. The ...

The market is littered with small, compact digital cameras capable of producing fairly decent shots, but climb slightly higher up the ladder and there are relatively few high-end compacts from which to choose. Indeed, for the ...

Despite some minor issues, it didn't take long for us to fall in love with this camera. You can pick up entry-level digital SLRs for roughly the same price, but the PowerShot G10 is more than capable of giving them a run for their money and is ideally ...

The Canon Powershot G10 has 14.7 megapixels and a wide angle, 5x optical zoom lens. It is one of the most...

Picture quality - build quality - features - LCD screen - lay out of controls

Shutter delay times could be better

The Canon Powershot G10 is not cheap, but in my opinion it lives up to its price tag. It offers that bit extra all round when compared to other models. If you are serious about photography and would like a camera with SLR features, but without the ...

This 14.7 megapixel camera with a 28-140mm (film equivalent) lens is Canon's flagship compact. Construction is rugged and handsome, best described as WW3 army surplus in appearance. It is heavy in a reassuring way. There is an optical viewfinder with ...

The dedicated knobs for exposure compensation and ISO settings are a brilliant design feature. It is a joy to use. And image quality is outstanding, even at higher ISO speeds. To say we are surprised is an understatement. With 14.7 megapixels we ...

We didn't dislike the mass of the camera, but for some people it will be off-putting. If you think that compact means pocketable then the G10 is not for you. We think it feels like a real camera!

If we were in the market for a compact camera to supplement the DSLR we would be torn between the G10 and the Panasonic LX3. The LX3 is daintier and has fewer pixels, which we like. It has an outstanding Leica-branded lens that doesn't have quite the ...

Way back when, before DSLRs became affordable, compacts were the only option for enthusiast snappers who wanted to join the digital revolution.

Enthusiasts and DSLR owners will love the raw shooting option, and image quality from both raw and JPEG files is very high at low ISOs settings. Sharp and really versatile 28-140mm (equivalent) lens with built-in image stabilisation for shake-free ...

14.7 million pixels is enough for an A2 sized print - do you really need this much resolution? Fewer pixels might have improved noise levels at high ISO settings. The G10's angular, blocky body isn't particularly 'compact'. 350g is quite heavy for a ...

An expert compact camera as advanced as the Canon Powershot G10 always unleashes passions, which is understandable as its technical specifications are appealing: 14-megapixel sensor, 28-140mm stabilized lens, big 3-inch screen, RAW format etc. So ...

The Canon G10 is nearly the twin of the dSLR Canon EOS, they have the same logic of use and Speedlight flash. The Canon G10 is a very well-achieved concept of a camera for addicted amateurs. Its large definition is eventually more an asset than a ...

The Canon Powershot G10 is probably the most advanced, compact, digital camera you will find. I like the way the controls are laid out and this puts a lot of the features you will use on a regular basis at your fingertips. Picture quality is spot on ...

Picture quality - build quality - features - LCD screen - lay out of controls

Shutter delay times could be better

I am struggling to think of a more impressive compact digital camera than the Powershot G10. It is simply the best. Yes the price tag is high, but you pay for great picture quality, build quality and set of features.

The 14.7Mp Canon PowerShot G10 is a stylish-looking compact camera.

Overall, the Canon PowerShot G10 is a pleasure to use, but we wish the company had focused more on noise control instead of just cramming in more megapixels. We loved carrying this sturdy camera around and we appreciated its highly useful dials, but ...

Relatively low noise at ISO 800, effective image stabilisation, ideal for low-light shooting, excellent macro performance, natural-looking colours, hot-shoe for flash, can accommodate tele-converter

Shutter feels a little spongy, sometimes missed the focus point, zoom is jumpy

The G10 is compact but it packs plenty of manual features and is ideal for an enthusiast who doesn't want to lug around a D-SLR. We found it to be very well-suited to low-light photography and macro shots, but it will perform well in any situation.