Canon PowerShot G7

Optical image stabilization Thumbwheel and ISO dial

Autofocus can be slow Indoor shots were inaccurately exposed

The G7's shortcomings aside, its generous controls and easy navigation may prove an ideal combination for photographers who frequently adjust manual settings in pursuit of the perfect shot. But photo enthusiasts looking for a backup camera to...

Superb image quality. Sharp images. Lots of options and features.

Shutter lag. Heavy. Expensive. Noisy at high ISOs.

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Excellent resolution and respectable edge-to-edge sharpness across the zoom range Classic 'rangefinder' styling looks great, fit & finish superb. Capable of very good results at lower ISO settings ISO 200-400 usable for standard sized prints (noise and...

Many features that made the G series stand out have been removed; fast lens, raw mode, vari-angle screen, IR remote, big long-life battery, LCD status panel Some shadow noise visible even at ISO 80 Lack of grip and 'classic styling' don't make for...

There has been so much talk about what the G7 is not that I think it's only fair to look first at what it is; a superbly built, comprehensively featured and highly desirable camera that packs a lot of the functionality of a digital SLR - and an image...

Extremely well built ; Bright, attractive color that stops short of seeming overdone ; Good skin tones ; Auto white balance handles a wide range of lighting well ; Better than average exposure accuracy ; Excellent lens delivers good sharpness across...

Premium price ; Inaccurate optical viewfinder ; Chromatic aberration is somewhat high ; Noisy sensor even at low ISO ; Anti-noise processing is overagressive at low ISO ; No RAW file format ; Lacks articulating screen ; Flash vignetting in the corners...

Very good photo quality, low noise through ISO 200 ; 6X zoom lens ; Optical image stabilization ; Cool retro body, built like a tank ; Large 2.5" LCD, visible in low light ; Very good performance in most areas ; Full manual controls, plus plenty of...

A bit letdown when compared to previous G-series models (for reasons specified above) ; Expensive; costs as much as some D-SLRs ; Redeye a big problem ; Below average battery life ; No RAW format support ; Lens visible through viewfinder at wide-angle...

While a disappointing G-series camera, the PowerShot G7 stands on its own, and it earns my recommendation. If you don't mind parting with almost $600 for it, it's worth a look. Don't forget to check out the just as capable -- and less expensive --...

The list of useful, well designed features is endless, but fades into obscurity when compared with the G7's excellent image quality. Photos made in a wide range of lighting conditions at ISO 80, 100 and 200 look remarkably sharp, clean and well...

The G7's physical handling ergonomics clearly suffer when compared to competitors such as the Nikon P5000 and the Canon S5. The main problem is the lack of a prominent grip on the right side. People with small to medium size hands won't encounter too...