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)
Excellent image quality, Good AF and shutter performance, Excellent ISO performance, RAW shooting option,
Inaccurate viewfinder, Large, heavy compared to most compacts, Expensive,
When Canon brought out the successor to the G10 and dropped resolution from 14.7 to 10 megapixels, some eyebrows may have been raised. The trend in compact digitals has been to keep bumping up resolution (while not necessarily keeping pace with physica...
The PowerShot G11 is a very flexible compact with many power features normally associated with SLRs, As well as the ability to shoot in RAW and take quality lowlight shots without flash, the G11 is fast and intuitive, with generally unflappable metering...
Earlier G series PowerShots were real objects of desire, but the PowerShotG11 is unlikely to elicit many lustful glances, The swivelling LCD housing means it’s quite a fat and awkward camera, and while Beth Ditto fans may disagree, portly doesn&r...
For G series obsessives, or well-heeled owners of Canon SLRs seeking a backup camera, the G11 makes sense.There’s certainly a lot to like about this camera, but its relatively high price, combined with some design and usability niggles, mean that le...
Priced exactly the same as its still current predecessor in the G10, the G11 offers the advantage of a flexible LCD screen plus higher ISO options. If neither is particularly important and a higher resolution will serve better, then the older G10 is ...
Timeless design, excellent image quality, variangle LCD one of the best of its type
Viewfinder too small, crowded backplate, soft shutter release
In the world of advanced compacts, the G series from Canon has long been regarded as one of the best. While the models aren't always as small as some other advanced compacts on the market, the sturdy design and advanced feature-set mean that they are...
Abstract: Canon PowerShot G11 Hands-On and Compared First – Where It Fits In Designing cameras entails a series of compromises, as of course does buying cameras. When a company such as Canon sets out to make a new camera they need to balance a series of variab...
Abstract: Canon this week announced an addition to their very popular G series line – the Canon PowerShot G11.The PowerShot G11 features a list of specifications that a mid to higher level photographer looking for a compact camera will want to consider. It has ...
Abstract: It's fat. It's $500. It takes fantastic photographs. The G11 is Canon's top-of-the-line point-and-shoot. It occupies a sorta strange spot, towering over the average point-and-shoot in basically every metric—image quality, size, weight an...
The highly-regarded Canon G11 is designed for keen photographers who want a pocket-sized camera to complement their SLRs. See how it performed in our group test ...
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...
Abstract: Canon surprised many industry observers by replacing the 14-megapixel PowerShot G10 with the 10-megapixel G11 model. However, this move makes sense because image noise was an issue with the G10 at ISO 400 and most photographers should appreciate having...
