Testseek.co.uk have collected 97 expert reviews of the Canon PowerShot G11 and the average rating is 84%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Canon PowerShot G11.
October 2009
(84%)
97 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(88%)
49 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Great low light performance
Impressive image processing
Technology
Advanced creative options
Including RAW
Quality metering an autofocus
5x optical zoom and swivelling LCD
Flexible and versatile. Loads of controls within easy reach Sturdy build. Clear
Tilt-and-rotate screen
Good design with plenty of access to settings
Quality images up to 800 ISO
RAW mode
Rotating screen is back
Autofocus is responsive in most situations (assist lamp)
HDMI output
Flash shoe compatible with Canon accessories
Ultraversatile
Loads of quickaccess controls
High quality screen
Solid construction
Comprehensive feature set and manual control
Rangefinder-like dials
Good results (low noise) if sticking at ISO3200 or below
Solid feel construction
Vari-angle LCD
Better results at higher ISOs than we’ve witnessed from competing brands (if staying at or below ISO 3200)
Quality 5x wideangle lens
Heavy
Robust build
Chunky knobs and dials
Good image quality
The editors didn't like
Uninspiring looks
Can feel bulky and awkward
Easy to activate buttons by mistake
Image preview can be sluggish
No HD video
Barrel distortion at the wide end of the zoom. Not as compact as most compacts. No HD video
No HDTV video mode
Optical viewfinder not accurate
But at least it's there
Burst mode too slow
Battery life limited to 300 shots
Pushes the definition of “compact” to its limits
Barrel distortion at wide end
Pricey
Bulky
Less pixels than offered by its G10 predecessor
Poor continuous shooting speed (1.1fps)
Standard definition video
Still priced the same as an entry level DSLR (albeit a cheaper option than buying DSLR plus lens with equivalent focal range)
Very nice design, Very good low light performance, Very good image quality, Great flipout LCD screen,
Lost some nice features from the G10, Rear buttons too easy to accidentally push
The G11 will appeal to point-and-shoot users who are ready for more power, control, and quality, but don’t want to carry around a camera with the bulk of an SLR. ...
Abstract: Canon’s G series cameras have been around for a while and are much used by semi pros and pros needing an easy to use backup camera that still offers quality image capture.The G11 continues the breed, with some improvements tucked away under the bonnet...
Abstract: The Canon G series has been making big waves in the photography community, small high end point & shoots with manual mode that allow for professional quality photography at a very low price. How does the latest of this series, the Canon PowerShot G11,...
Very nice design; great flip-out LCD screen; very good image quality; very good low light performance.
Rear buttons too easy to accidentally push; lost some nice features from the G10.
The G11 is a camera that will appeal to point-and-shoot users who are ready for more power, control, and quality, but don’t want to carry around a camera with the bulk of an SLR. SLR users, meanwhile might want to pick one up as a second camera, for...
Abstract: Canon is a pretty popular name when it comes to digital cameras and they are usually on the frontline when it comes to innovation and development in the field. One of their latest cameras, the Canon PowerShot G11, is a 10-megapixel CCD camera that...
Abstract: Well built and user friendly, the PowerShot G11, with all the manual functions that photographers need, is a great tool to work with precision and discretion. The 28-140mm zoom (24x36mm equivalent) and its sensor smartly limited to 10 MP are two evide...
Abstract: I don't do a lot of P&S digicam reviews here, but the Canon Powershot G11 is interesting for a number of reasons. First Canon made the rather bold decision to lower the pixel count from 14.7MP in the G10 to 10MP in the G11. This runs pretty much co...
Published: 2009-12-18, Author: Lori , review by: cnet.com
Optical viewfinder; articulated LCD; very good photo quality for its class.
Shot-to-shot performance still a little sluggish; no HD video.
Though it doesn't offer the whizziest new features like an interchangeable lens or a tiny size, the Canon PowerShot G11 still delivers a good shooting experience for photography enthusiasts. Plus it's the only model that includes an optical viewfi...
Very good all-round image quality (albeit without the G10's excellent low ISO resolution), Generally good high-ISO performance for a compact camera, surprisingly good high ISO raw output, Flexible lens range with effective image stabilization, Very li...
Rather slow lens (in terms of aperture) by traditional G series standards, Movies limited to VGA resolution, High ISO images lose saturation and detail (and offer no control over noise reduction), Focus prone to hunting (and focus failure) in low light at...
The G11 is the latest in a well-established line of compact cameras aimed at enthusiasts and, with its large-bodied, retro styling it would appear to be just as aspirational at its predecessors. However, there's hardly a niche left in the camera marke...
