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)
This camera is a joy to use. It is bigger and heavier than other compacts but this makes it feel like a real camera. Image quality is excellent, even up to ISO800. Auto white balance is very good. ...
Hmmm. A hard one. Well, nothing. For a small-sensor compact, this is as good as it gets. ...
The big story here is that Canon has heeded the G10's critics. Reviewers loved that camera's retro design and logical ergonomics but they hated the 14-megapixel sensor. Panasonic's LX3 won the competition for best serious compact with 10 megap...
This camera is a joy to use. It is bigger and heavier than other compacts but this makes it feel like a real camera. Image quality is excellent, even up to ISO800. Auto white balance is very good.
Hmmm. A hard one. Well, nothing. For a small sensor compact this is as good as it gets.
The big story here is that Canon has heeded the critics of the G10. Reviewers loved that camera’s retro design and logical ergonomics. But they hated the 14 megapixel sensor. Panasonic’s LX3 won the competition for best serious compact with 10...
Full manual control, pivoting screen, good high ISO performance for a compact camera
Buttons feel spongy, no fine control over zoom, noticeable barrel roll at the wide angle, slightly soft images, no bulb mode
The Canon PowerShot G11 is a good camera, but it’s not without its flaws. We wish it had sturdier buttons and that its zoom control was better. Photos are a little soft, but this camera is still capable of capturing some excellent pictures. It&rsquo...
The big story here is that Canon has heeded the G10's critics. Reviewers loved that camera's retro design and logical ergonomics but they hated the 14-megapixel sensor. Panasonic's LX3 won the competition for best serious compact with 10 megap...
The G11 with its RRP of R6799 doesn’t come cheap and is actually priced higher than some entry-level dSLRs. While the vari-angle LCD screen might help you out with tricky shooting angles, it failed to truly impress us. Plus the lack of HD video recordi...
Dial modes for ISO and Exposure Compensation, Very good reproduction of color, Contrast and sharpness, Superb ease of use, Excellent build
Grid view for the scene mode would have been preferable, Review button is not placed at the best of places
As far as video is concerned there isn’t much to complain about as the camera does a darn good job. Overall color and contrast are handled well by the G11. However the transition from a decently lit area to a low lit area takes a little time for lens t...
Nice design, Above average low light performance, Very good image quality, Swiveling LCD
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....
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Published: 2009-11-16, Author: Leonard , review by: asia.cnet.com
Flexible LCD; impressive build; good picture quality; snappy performance; plenty of customization options.
Scroll wheel can be difficult to operate at times; no HD video recording; slightly bulky design may not appeal to some users.
umer compact camera Sensor: 10-megapixels, 1/1.7in type CCD (3,648 x 2,736-pixels) Lens: 5x optical zoom (28-140mm 35mm film equivalent) ISO range: 80-3,200 Exposure modes: Auto, Scene, Program, Shutter priority, Aperture priority, Manual, Low Light, Q...
ISO performance isn’t great; no HD video recording; pricey.
The Canon Powershot G11 is a dependable secondary camera to have especially for travelling when a DSLR is to bulky to lug around. It will not replace a DSLR entirely, but the G11 has a bevy of features that will give photographers a nice alternative t...
