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Canon PowerShot G9

12.4 megapixels

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  • User Score (893)
    8.8 8.8 from 893 reviewers
  • Expert Score (37)
    8.2 8.2 from 37 reviewers
  • Design (6)
    7.7 7.7 from 6 reviewers
  • Value for money (58)
    7.0 7.0 from 58 reviewers
  • Features (43)
    7.8 7.8 from 43 reviewers
  • Ease of use (45)
    6.9 6.9 from 45 reviewers
  • Performance (83)
    7.8 7.8 from 83 reviewers
  • Picture quality (118)
    7.6 7.6 from 118 reviewers
  • Durability (5)
    7.6 7.6 from 5 reviewers
  • Reliability (7)
    8.1 8.1 from 7 reviewers
  • Overall quality (16)
    8.5 8.5 from 16 reviewers
  • Battery performance (21)
    6.6 6.6 from 21 reviewers
  • Display (79)
    7.9 7.9 from 79 reviewers
  • Construction (3)
    6.2 6.2 from 3 reviewers
  • Video quality (7)
    8.4 8.4 from 7 reviewers
  • Ergonomics (79)
    6.6 6.6 from 79 reviewers
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Experts:
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5-6
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3-4
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Users:
9-10
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7-8
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5-6
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3-4
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. DigitalVersus

    DigitalVersus
    8.0/10
    16 October 2007

    Without revolutionizing its class, Canon offers an expert compact that is rather nice to use and equipped with interesting functions; RAW mode, Read more

    • Fine image quality, Very robust construction, RAW + JPEG mode, Stabilized 6x zoom
    • No wide angle, Non-rotating LCD screen, No optical zoom in video, Burst mode a bit slow, Optical viewfinder is not precise
  2. TechRadar UK

    TechRadar UK
    8.0/10
    18 May 2008

    The trouble is that this softens the fine detail, too, and at higher ISOs you're faced either with obtrusive noise or 'smudged' detail (often both). Read more

    • Strong features list, Good performance for a compact, Good-quality build
    • Three-tiered multi controller could be better, Quite expensive
  3. PhotographyBLOG

    9.0/10
    14 November 2007

    The Canon Powershot G9 is both a worthy upgrade to the previous G7 model and a real alternative or backup to an entry-level DSLR camera, thanks Read more

  4. gadgetheaven.co.uk

    20 November 2011

    The Powerful Canon PowerShot G9 Digital Camera Take your photography to the next level with the Canon PowerShot G9. Read more

  5. ePHOTOzine

    ePHOTOzine
    8.5/10
    4 July 2008

    As the top of the range model before venturing into DSLR territory, the Powershot G9 is bound to be very good and despite some of its flaws, it is. Read more

    • Great build., Good noise results., Good macro., Hotshoe., Manual overrides., Neutral Density filter effect., Add lens adapters for more creativity.
    • Some modes don't work., Flash doesn't work in connection with the exposure.
  • User Reviews

  1. Canon G9. The ultimate semi-pro digi-cam you can have!

    10/10
    Reviewer: Ash-Ra, Ciao
    4 January 2010

    Great for pro's and novices alike. I use this camera mainly for close up shots of jewellery work. Read more

    • Macro, manual control, strong material, large lcd screen on back .
    • Can't think of any !
  2. Canon g9

    Amazon
    10/10
    Reviewer: high walker, Amazon
    30 October 2011

    I was lucky to find one second hand in a shop near home by chance and bought it. I still have a g3 and Eos 20d, and have had more than 6 other Canon... Read more

  3. Love and heartbreake

    Amazon
    10/10
    Reviewer: fishlips, Amazon
    4 December 2011

    When i bought the canon G9 camera i was so excited. it took me four months to decide that this was the one. Read more

  4. CNET

    CNET
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: John Kelly, CNET
    5 January 2008

    I run a high end luxury goods company in London & when we have events or pictures to take sometimes I hire a professional photographer. Read more

    • PSPP - Point Shoot Perfect Picture
    • Viewing screen doesn't detach & rotate
  5. Compact DSLR-like camera

    	 Dooyoo
    8.4/10
    Reviewer: Dooyoo
    16 August 2008

    All-round great camera, but you might want to consider the newer model for better low-light shooting Read more

    • Battery life, RAW shooting mode, other DSLR features
    • No interchangeable lenses, bad low-light handling (very high noise!)
  • WikiFreak Description

G9

The Canon PowerShot G9 is a high-end fixed-lens camera and is an upgraded version of the PowerShot G7. Newly added on the G9 are a 12 Megapixel CCD, a 3.0" LCD display, RAW image format supported, Auto ISO Shift, In-camera redeye removal and an improved battery life + battery level indicator on LCD. The G9 features the same 6X optical zoom lens, image stabilization system, manual controls, SVGA movie mode, and design of its predecessor. Shooting and recording modes include JPEG + RAW. There’…

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G9

The Canon PowerShot G9 is a high-end fixed-lens camera and is an upgraded version of the PowerShot G7. Newly added on the G9 are a 12 Megapixel CCD, a 3.0" LCD display, RAW image format supported, Auto ISO Shift, In-camera redeye removal and an improved battery life + battery level indicator on LCD. The G9 features the same 6X optical zoom lens, image stabilization system, manual controls, SVGA movie mode, and design of its predecessor. Shooting and recording modes include JPEG + RAW. There’s also an optical viewfinder plus a 3.0-inch PureColor LCD II screen with an anti-glare, anti-scratch coating. The G9 supports four types of flash memory: SD, SDHC, MMC, and MMCplus. The G9 uses the same NB-2LH battery as the G7.

Features

There’s the Genuine Canon Face Detection Technology that helps to set the focus, exposure and flash automatically. The new Face Selector Button that lets you select the primary face. This digital camera is compatible with a wide range of accessories including EOS Speedlites, Canon supplementary lenses and a waterproof case. There’s a Print/Share button that is for direct printing and downloading, plus an ID Photo Print and Movie Print with select PIXMA Photo Printers, CP and SELPHY Compact Photo Printers. This camera has 12.1-megapixel resolution whereby users can enlarge images to poster size, and crop any section of images. The DIGIC III Image Processor enables Canon’s Face Detection Technology and Red-eye Correction to work better just by pressing the Shutter Button halfway down, and the camera will do its job. The iSAPS Technology is an entirely original scene-recognition technology developed for digital cameras by Canon. Using an internal database of thousands of different photos, iSAPS works with the DIGIC III Image Processor to improve focus speed and accuracy, as well as exposure and white balance. The camera is equipped with a long 6x optical zoom. There’s also the Canon’s Optical Image Stabilizer Technology that helps to keep images steady and clear. Because it is an optical system, more corrective movement is allowed and there is no degradation of image quality. The 12.0 effective Megapixel PowerShot G9 IS camera comes with a 32MB MMCplus memory card, NB-2LH rechargeable lithium-ion battery, Battery charger, Neck strap, USB cable, A/V cable, CD-ROM featuring Canon Digital Camera Solution and 273 page camera manual (printed).

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  • Manufacturer's Description

Achieve peak performance. The PowerShot G9 captures 12.1 Megapixels with a 1/1.7.

  • 12.1 Megapixels, 1/1.7" sensor
  • 6x optical zoom with optical I…

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  • Playstation 3 compatability.

    I have a canon G9 and want to download the pictures onto my playstation 3,it says when i have the lead connected into the usb of the playstation and camera that it does not recognise this device as a usb 2.0.any suggestions please?

    (No answers yet. Write an answer!) 2010-01-13

  • Downloading pic onto computer

    I just bought a G9, now I can't load the pictures on my computer. Do I have to download the driver first, and is that on the disk that came with it? do I have to have the camera in a certain "mode" to download. It just won't do it, like my old Sony camera. What am I doing wrong?

    (No answers yet. Write an answer!) 2009-01-23

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