Canon PowerShot G9 Review

October 11, 2007 | Leave a Comment

The Canon PowerShot G9 is a somewhat retro looking digital camera that is packed with features. It’s actually very similar to the previous PowerShot G7 except a few minor changes. The exterior of the camera is nearly identical except for some improvements like the larger LCD screen and a new black casing. The biggest improvement over the PowerShot G7 overall is the upgrade to 12 megapixels from 10 and raw format support. The PowerShot G9 is well-built and easy to hold. It’s a nice compact size but not so compact that its awkward to grip. The menu structure and settings are easy to navigate, a great feature of Canon digital cameras.


Canon PowerShot G9 Features and Specifications

  • Dimensions: 11.3 oz, 4.2 in wide, 1.7 in deep, 2.8 in high
  • Resolution: 12.1 megapixels
  • Optical Sensor Type: CCD
  • Light Sensitivity: ISO 80, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600, ISO 3200, ISO auto
  • Digital Zoom: 4x
  • Optical Zoom: 6x
  • Shooting Modes: Frame Movie Mode
  • Shooting Programs: Snow, Beach, Indoor, Foliage, Aquarium, Fireworks, Landscape, Underwater, Kids & pets, Night scene, Sports mode, Portrait mode, Stitch assist, Night snapshot
  • Special Effects: Sepia, Vivid, Neutral, Vivid Red, Color Swap, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Color Accent, Black & White, Positive Film, Darker Skin Tone, Lighter Skin Tone
  • Shutter Speed: 1/2500 - 15 seconds
  • Exposure Metering: Spot, Evaluative, Spot AF area, Center-weighted
  • Exposure Modes: Manual, Program, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority
  • White Balance: Custom, Presets, Automatic
  • Digital Video: AVI
  • Image Formats: RAW, JPEG
  • Video Resolution: AVI - 1024 x 768, AVI - 640 x 480, AVI - 320 x 240, AVI - 160 x 120
  • Memory: 32 MB Flash - MultiMediaCardplus
  • Memory Support: MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
  • Lens Type: Zoom lens - 7.4 mm - 44.4 mm - F/2.8-4.8
  • Self Timer: 2 sec, 10 sec
  • Flash: Built-in, 1-13 ft
  • Red Eye Reduction: Yes
  • Display: 3 inch LCD
  • Microphone: Built-in
  • Connections: 1 USB, 1 composite

The Canon PowerShot G9 is really packed with features for its price range. It’s a top of the line camera for an amateur photographer. It’s built strong, loaded with features and priced reasonably. For those who regularly carry a digital SLR camera, the PowerShot G9 is a great alternative if you’re seeking a smaller camera. You obviously don’t have all the options of a digital SLR but you can still enjoy some of the features you are used to. Overall, the Canon PowerShot G9 is a great camera for novices or experts alike.

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Posted by Review Team | Filed Under Canon, Digital Camera Reviews