Canon PowerShot G9 Expert Reviews

No, you're not having déj vu--the Canon PowerShot G9 is physically virtually identical to its predecessor, the G7; the sole differences are an optical viewfinder shrunk to make way for a larger 3-inch LCD and the lens ring and release button darkened ...

This digital camera has a cornucopia of features ; it's zippy and built like a tank

Relatively significant distortion at the widest angle of view ; when zoomed out completely, lens intrudes into viewfinder ; no optical zoom during movie capture

The Canon PowerShot G9 is a solid enthusiast digital camera for those who want something compact to complement a dSLR.

You can find the PowerShot G9 where most Canon digital cameras are sold for a retail price of approximately $499 or less depending on the retailer. As this is such a unique and rare digital camera you can expect this retail price to be more than worth ...

12.1 mega pixels, 6 x optical zoom lens, 3.0 inch LCD, Raw mode, High quality movie mode with sound

This easy to hold, compact digital camera by Canon offers the highest of...

The Canon PowerShot G9 ($499) is a high-end fixed-lens camera offering almost every feature you could imagine. It replaces the PowerShot G7, which was a disappointment compared to previous models, in this reviewer's opinion. The new G9 takes care of ...

Very good photo quality if ISO is kept low ; 6X zoom lens with optical image stabilization ; Cool rangefinder-style body ; built like a tank ; Huge 3-inch LCD with excellent outdoor and low light visibility (though see issue below) ; Full manual ...

Lots of noise reduction above ISO 200 (in low light) and ISO 400 (in good light) ; useless ISO 1600 and 3200 settings ; On the expensive side for a fixed-lens camera ; Redeye still a big problem (though you can remove it in playback mode) ; Custom ...

Since the two cameras have much in common, I will be reusing portions of the PowerShot G7 review here

The Canon G9 is one of the more full-featured compact cameras. Here's some of the things we do to trick ours out.

But anything can be made better, and there are a few accessories that can upgrade the G9

With its 12.1-megapixel sensor, Raw and Raw+JPEG Capture modes, 6x (35-210mm equivalent f/2.8-4.8) zoom lens with Optical Image Stabilizer, real image optical zoom finder, 3" LCD, and dedicated hot shoe, the top-of-the-line Canon PowerShot G9 ...

While neither the footage nor inch scale is densely calibrated (e.g., the footage scale has numbers for 2, 5, 10 ft and infinity), the position of the top of the bar indicator will give you a reasonable idea of your set focusing distance. You can also ...

No need to lug a DSLR to every outing-the PowerShot G9 saves room in your beach bag for more sandwiches. The PowerShot G9 is a "prosumer" camera, neither fish nor fowl in a world that otherwise clearly defines point-and-shoot versus full DSLR. But ...

Shoots RAW images. Highly configurable. Big features in a small package

Pricey

The Canon PowerShot G9 is a 12.1 megapixel camera with a 6x optical zoom and 3.0 inch high resolution LCD Screen. This update of the award winning G7 adds a variety of features, most notably RAW shooting mode. The Canon PowerShot G9 features face ...

Each time Canon releases a new model in the PowerShot G-series, many amateur, hobbyist and even some semi-pro and professional photographers rejoice. In one moderately sized, highly functional and select-ably automated package you have all the image ...

While it's a worthy camera in most ways, the Canon PowerShot G9 doesn't offer many compelling advantages over lower-priced competitors. It's hard to recommend it as a reasonable value.

Superb image quality ; lots of control options ; reliable image stabilization ; RAW mode ; handsome chassis

Near-useless optical viewfinder ; confusing control menus ; modest zoom range ; expensive

Make no mistake-this serious-looking black brick of a camera is capable of producing great images. But the G9 is out of sync with the marketplace, offering few compelling advantages, and some distinct disadvantages compared to cheaper point-and-shoots ...