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)
Canon recognizes that more pixels doesn't necessarily mean better image quality; fast to focus and operate; PowerShot G-series camera design is a classic of simplicity and functionality; vari-angle LCD is back!
Wish they had put a bigger sized chip in the G11 to improve low-light shooting further; no HD video mode.
In the end, I'd recommend the Canon PowerShot G11 to any pro who's looking for a quality compact camera to throw in their bag or for a day of casual shooting. While Canon's rivals have made great strides in putting bigger sensors in small came...
Canon continues to add new models to their legendary "G" series line of powerful prosumer models. The new PowerShot G11 compliments the G10 we reviewed last year, offering some of the same features that we have come to love about these cameras. These i...
Already quite impressive the G10 was highly recommended, but now we would even push things on saying that the G11 is a “Must Have” for any serious photographer who want to carry something “light” along with them… Capable to offer great picture in a co...
Abstract: The Canon G11 is a fantastic camera for photographing anything that doesn't move. For landscape and nature photography, it replaces bulky DSLRs and extra lenses. Two huge advantages over last year's are extraordinarily better hig...
If you're in the market for an enthusiast's compact digital camera, the PowerShot G11 makes a good choice. It produces good photos in Smart Auto mode, yet allows all the creative control you could want. It's a bit pricey - you can get an entry level SL...
If you can’t tell by now, I really liked the Canon G11. For someone that usually carries around a DSLR when it’s really too much, the G11 would make a perfect companion. It will likely put a camera in your hands at times when you would have left your...
Very good photo quality, About a full stop advantage over most of the competition in low light, Nice 5X zoom lens with 28 140 mm range (though a faster aperture range would've been nice), Optical image stabilization, Well built, rangefinderstyle body...
Some useful features from the G10 are gone: remote capture, Auto ISO Shift, voice recording, Continuous shooting mode won't win any awards for speed, Movie mode is just VGA, with no use of optical zoom, Ergonomics aren't great: cluttered buttons o...
For the last several years, camera manufacturers have been caught up in a race to see who could produce the camera with the most Megapixels. The PowerShot G-series -- Canon's flagship compact cameras -- went along for the ride. The PowerShot G7 had 10...
Swivel screen for easy shooting from odd angles, Very solid construction, Good grip, ISO and EV Compensation are on mechanical dials, easy to see and use, but stiff enough that they don't change accidentally, Good wide-angle lens, Excellent Optical Im...
Design is a little bulky, Body is not sealed, Zoom is slow to start, Some buttons are too easily pressed when shooting in vertical mode, Inaccurate optical viewfinder, The LCD image is a little more vibrant than what you'll see on a color-corrected mo...
Camera enthusiasts get more of what they expect from the Canon G-series with the Canon G11: High image quality, good lens quality, and a swiveling LCD screen. We still don't have the f/2.0 lens back, but instead we have a 5x zoom that starts at a usef...
The Canon PowerShot G11 is a powerful camera that includes a lot of features. In many ways, it is more of an SLR camera than a point and shoot, as it includes the wider ISO range and more comprehensive manual controls that SLRs offer. And it puts th...
5x zoom with 28mm wide and 1cm macro, Flash hotshoe, RAW files and high ISOs, Great quality 2.8in / 460k articulated screen, Good controls, build and ergonomics.
Slow burst shooting – just 1.1fps at full res, No HD movies or zooming when filming, Noise better than G10, but beaten by M4/3, Older G10 delivers more detail at 80 ISO.
The PowerShot G11 continues Canon’s strategy for recent G-series models by essentially taking the previous version, adding a handful of new features and reinstating some from earlier classics. In the former camp, the G11 now features scene detection...
