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Canon PowerShot G9 Reviews

Digital camera - prosumer - 12.1 Mpix - optical zoom: 6 x - supported memory: MMC, SD, SDHC, MMCplus More product details

$649.00

This digital camera has a cornucopia of features; it's zippy and built like a tank (cnet.com)

This digital camera has a cornucopia of features ; it's zippy and built like a tank (zdnet.com)

alaTest Review Summary for Canon PowerShot G9

We have collected and analyzed 117 expert reviews and 1259 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 81/100 and users rate it 86/100. The average review date is April 9, 2008. We have compared these reviews to 556317 reviews from other Digital Compact Cameras. The alaScore™ for this product is 93/100 = Excellent. Last update: November 19, 2009.

alaSCORE 93

930100

1376 reviews

November, 2009

81 / 100

117 Experts

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86 / 100

1259 Users

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Expert Reviews (117)

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Canon PowerShot G9

By Lori Grunin (zdnet.com)

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.

The Canon PowerShot G9 gets a leg up over its predecessor by improving photo...

Rating

80100

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US

Canon PowerShot G9

By (electronicsme.com)

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...

Canon PowerShot G9 Review: This easy to hold, compact digital still camera by...

Rating

80100

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US

Canon PowerShot G9

By Jeff Keller (dcresource.com)

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

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User Reviews (1259)

US

"this is a perfect camera fo amatur photographer"

By rundodesign (cnet.com)

best body big lcd good work

exellent photo

US

"great small camera but one big problem"

By lynbar45 (cnet.com)

l love this camera apart from the one fault l... 

very compact, takes great pictures, easy to use

dust gets into camera leaving marks on prints, had my cleaned once but happening again, can ony be done by experts

US

"A GREAT little camera"

By jollyjim (cnet.com)

Having been a commercial photographer for ove... 

Buy it for around $425

Buy long lasting Durecell batteries and 8GB+ memory cards.

Manufacturer's Description

Given the success of Canon's highly acclaimed G Series, it's no surprise that ambitious photographers have been eagerly anticipating the next model in its evolution. The wait has paid off handsomely with the introduction of the PowerShot G9. In image quality and functionality, the G9 stands above the competition with 12.1 megapixels of resolution, a 6x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer, and RAW mode for the ultimate in creative control. Sophisticated design and high-quality...

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