Canon Powershot G10 Expert Reviews

It's a compact camera that costs more than some DSLRs, so what's so special about the Canon G10-

Canon G10 is a high-end compact with a rich pedigree. Find out what we think of its performance

Overall image quality, bright and detailed LCD screen, styling, fast operation

Bulky, poor control over fringing

At low sensitivities the Canon G10's image quality is impressive, with great detail capture, accurate metering, and consistency with its Auto White Balance system. Furthermore, it is perhaps the only compact in its class whose design gives the ...

Straight up, the 14.7-megapixel Canon PowerShot G10 just looks cool. There's something appealing about its old-school rangefinder styling, and the little lights that glow orange next to the old-timey ISO and EV compensation dials. What's more, this is ...

. The benefits of the increased pixel count are dubious, however, as I saw in my tests

With the introduction of the G10, Canon has remedied one of the few criticisms of itsexcellent G9, that it lacked a wide-angle zoom, by changing the lens zoom ratio to ahandier 28-140mm f/2.8-4.5 range. Like its predecessor, the lens on the G10 is ...

Ultimately, while we've a few grumbles, the G10 comes as close as we've seen to the most compelling compact suitable for occasional semi-pro and pro use. If you're in the market for this type of camera, you really can't pass it up

Canon's new PowerShot G10 replaces last year's popular G9 model, providing some significant improvements in body design, functionality - and also performance. The latter is surprising since Canon has boosted the new model's effective resolution to 14 ...

The test camera turned in a respectable autofocus performance with fast and accurate focusing under most lighting conditions and only minor slowing at night and when contrast was low - particularly when the AF-assist beam was enabled. Manual focusing ...

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

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

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

 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 ...

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

Full manual functionality. Solid build quality. Hotshoe flash mount

Heavy. Useless optical viewfinder. Too many dials and buttons

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 ...

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. ...

With a profile like the New York city skyline, does the new Canon Powershot G10 have a bustling metropolis of features or is it a ghost town? Matt Grayson investigates.

New bracketing dial, Good colour rendition, Great low ISO performance, Loads of focusing modes, Wide 28mm lens

Bad high ISO performance, Close 1cm focusing causes a shadow, Safety MF feature, Smaller zoom that the G9

It's a worthy successor to what is arguably the most popular DSLR back up camera. The addition of the bracketing dial on the top plate will help with quicker, more varied exposures as well as HDR fans. The two dials sat on top of the other still ...

Advanced amateur photographers are a discerning group, and they've flocked to Canon's G-series for its ability to meet and exceed their demands. The third-generation PowerShot G10 is a stunning successor, loaded with uncompromising specs like 14.7 ...

Canon's semi-pro G-series gets its first wide angle (28mm) camera with optical image stabilisation, and it's a beauty. Hewn from black metal, the G10 is both war-zone-tough and catwalk-friendly, thanks to a crystal-clear lens, face tracking and ...

Now that SLRs have Live View, movie modes and lower price tags, there's less of a reason to stick with compacts, even ones as well built as the G10. Burst shooting is also sluggish at about 0.7 frames per second, so it's not ideal for sports photography

If you're a pro who needs a second camera or just a gadget-head who demands the best, this camera is for you. No, not you with hefty credit card bill, but you with slightly more dosh than you know what to do with.