The G Series comes full circle. You asked, and Canon not only listened, but delivered big-time. Advanced amateurs who have overwhelmingly embraced the G Series will be delighted with PowerShot G11, which features RAW mode for unlimited editing options, a 28mm wide-angle lens, and a 2.8-inch Vari-Angle PureColor System LCD. Add to that Canon’s new High Sensitivity System and high-speed ISO for incredible image quality, and Canon’s top-range compact digital camera is a truly groundbreaking successor.

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• CNET.uk—“The Canon PowerShot G11 is certainly one of the best serious compacts on the market, but you’ve got to ask yourself just how much you ought to be spending on any camera with a 1/1.7-inch sensor, especially given the emergence of the new breed of large-sensor hybrids, like the Olympus E-P1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1.”

• PhotographyBlog—”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 the one to go for.”

• CNET Asia—”The good: Flexible LCD; impressive build; good picture quality; snappy performance; plenty of customization options. The bad: Scroll wheel can be difficult to operate at times; no HD video recording; slightly bulky design may not appeal to some users. The bottom line: The G11 is an excellentcamera which delivers not just performance but also image quality. “

• Pocket-lint—”Taking all of the above into consideration however, unless you regularly shoot in low light and/or low to the ground or over the heads of a crowd whereby that flexible LCD screen might aid composition, sticking with the 14.7 megapixel G10 – identically priced at the time of writing – seems the sensible option.”

• CPN—“The capabilities of the G11 are also expanded by a new Low Light Mode that can push the ISO rating up to 12,800 and deliver 2.5 megapixel images, at up to 2.4fps, in situations where you want to achieve low noise in low light.”

• DigitalCameraReview—”The G11 is a wonderful combination of a lens with very good optical performance, good auto focus and shutter performance, and lowered resolution on the same physical-sized sensor that produces excellent noise performance for a compact digital. Image quality from the G11 is the best overall of any compact digital I’ve ever reviewed – at 100% enlargements the images are quite clean, without the artifacts that seem to pop up to one degree or another in the other guys.”
• ePhotozine—”It’s certainly a camera packed with features and that’s something I’ve always liked about the Canon G series. For the photographer who wants to go out and get quality results without the need for a full DSLR system, the G11 is perfect and I think the drop in resolution was the right way to go judging by the performance and noise tests. Images are sharp and nicely exposed and I like the fun aspect of the camera as well as the serious attributes it can bring to photography.”

• GoodGearGuide—”We like the overall picture quality of the G11, but it’s not perfect. Sometimes shots can look pale and have some haloing, while wide angle shots will suffer from barrel roll. The paleness is something that can usually be fixed with slight levels adjustment during post processing, and you can avoid barrel roll by not shooting at the lens’ widest angle. We think the construction of the buttons could be a little more solid, and that the shutter button’s two steps should be more distinct. The zoom could be better, too. Despite these drawbacks, the G11 remains a good, competitively priced option for anyone who wants full manual control, but doesn’t want to go for a digital SLR.”

• DPExpert—”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 megapixels. Fewer pixels meant better noise handling and slightly better dynamic range. Canon responded in a way that we have never seen before in the camera business – they actually reduced the pixel count! And in the process made a good camera superb. There is a lesson here for anyone buying a compact digital camera – less is more when it comes to pixels.”
• PhotographyBay—”While it doesn’t rival DSLRs or the new Micro Four Thirds cameras when it comes to image quality, it still outshines most of the other point and shoot cameras on the market. Other point and shoots that will probably give the G11 a run for its money include the previous G-series Canon G10 (if you can find one) and the Panasonic LX3.”

• PhotoReview—”Buy this camera if:- You want a compact digital camera that fits into a jacket pocket.- You want effective image stabilisation for stills and video clips.- You’d like most of the controls and functions offered in serious DSLR cameras.- You’re interested in shooting raw files.- You require high resolution and low noise levels at ISO settings up to 800.”

• DCResource—”The G11 delivers very good quality pictures. When released the G11 was positioned as the best low light camera in its class, and Canon was not stretching the truth. It allows images to be captured at sensitivities a full stop higher than its competitor compact cameras. The reviewer noted that for those that take RAW photos even ISO 1600 from the G11 if used for small prints were completely usable. “

• TrustedReviews—”Canon has taken something of a risk by reducing the sensor resolution of the PowerShot G11, but it has paid off handsomely. The G11 all of has the build quality, features and performance for which the G-series is rightly renowned, and the image quality is as good as a small-sensor compact is ever likely to get. Restored to its rightful place, the G11 is one of the two or three best compacts currently available. “
• Digital Photography Review—”The G11 is the latest in a well-established line of compact cameras aimed at enthusiasts and, with its large-bodied, retro styling it would appear to be just as aspirational at its predecessors. However, there’s hardly a niche left in the camera market that isn’t finding itself getting pretty crowded as more manufacturers hunt for areas that will allow them room for a little bit of profit margin.”

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