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Canon PowerShot G9

Canon PowerShot G9
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alaScore 89

1468 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1468 reviews of Canon PowerShot G9. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Views about the image quality and screen are on the whole positive. The portability and performance also get good feedback, but there are some mixed reviews about the focus and sensor. Many are critical about the low light performance and shutter.

usability, performance, portability, screen, image quality

price, viewfinder, battery, shutter, low-light

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Canon PowerShot G9 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Canon PowerShot G9

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 5 user reviews of Canon PowerShot G9 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Comments about the design and portability are on the whole positive. The performance and durability also get good opinions, but many are critical about the size.

usability, durability, performance, portability, design

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Canon PowerShot G9

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 803 user reviews of Canon PowerShot G9 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. People really like the price.

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88% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.ca)

Amazon.ca review summary for Canon PowerShot G9

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Canon PowerShot G9 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.ca.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Canon PowerShot G9

 

Can Canon's new flagship compact win back the enthusiasts?

Feb, 2011
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Expert review by : tech.co.uk staff (techradar.com)

Canon PowerShot G9 review

 

The quality of an SLR with the convenience of a compact

Strong features list ; Good performance for a compact ; Good-quality build

Three-tiered multi controller could be better ; Quite expensive

Don't expect quite the same overall picture quality and responsiveness of an SLR. The G9 is ideal for casual snappers that want the best, or keen photographers looking for a portable camera that doesn't sacrifice manual control

Oct, 2007
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Expert review by : Doug Harman (pocket-lint.com)

Canon PowerShot G9 digital camera

 

The G-series of Canon compacts are Canon's premium enthusiast-level compacts providing DSLR-like features and controls within a more compact and portable body. The G9 arrives amidst a marketplace packed to the gunnels with "affordable" DSLRs against...

Great build and handling, fully featured spec, RAW mode, good macro setting, image quality, LCD

Higher ISO noise, purple pixel fringing, FlexiZone AF issues, blocky styling, auto white balance issues

And so, the upgrade of the G7 that is the Canon PowerShot G9 has been fixed – to a degree. It’s the same price as the G7 at £330, so not cheap, but no more expensive and it is a better camera. The lens is sharp and crisp but could still do with the...

Jun, 2008
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Expert review by : David Becker, Macworld (techadvisor.co.uk)

Canon PowerShot G9 digital camera

 

Canon's G series has converted many a serious film shutterbug to digital photography. Launched in 2000 with the PowerShot G1, the sturdy G line helped establish digital photography as something more than a novelty. But judging from the latest entry,...

While it’s a worthy camera in most ways, the Canon PowerShot G9 doesn’t offer many compelling advantages over lower-priced competitors. It’s hard to recommend it as a reasonable value.

Dec, 2007
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Expert review by (stuff.tv)

Canon PowerShot G9 review

 

Canon's latest stab at a 'serious' pocketable camera steps a little closer to perfection, but still has a little way to go

Serious photographic control and performance in a compact body, albeit at a price

Dec, 2007
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Expert review by (gadgetheaven.co.uk)

Canon PowerShot G9 Digital Camera Review

 

Take your photography to the next level with the Canon PowerShot G9. Designed for the progressive photographer, the Canon PowerShot G9 delivers advanced control, RAW image capture and versatility.

Expand the capabilities of the Canon PowerShot G9 with a full range of additional accessories such as wide-angle and telephoto converter lenses; waterproof housing and Canon EX Speedlite flash products.

Feb, 2009
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Expert review by (photographymonthly.com)

Canon PowerShot G9 Review

 

Did getting his hands dirty with the PowerShot G9 make Julian Lass a happy photographer? The answer's an unequivocal 'yes'

Fantastic features, solid body, great LCD, pin-sharp pics

Battery capacity not great, focusing laborious in macro

If you already own a DSLR, but want something equally capable to slip into your pocket, the G9 is it.

Jan, 2009
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Expert review by (channel5.com)

Canon Powershot G9

 

Canon Powershot G9 is a 12.1 megapixel digital SLR. This camera has a 6x optical zoom lens with SR coating and optical image stabilizer. It also has Canon's face detection capabilities and red-eye correction available in playback. It boasts of 25...

Sep, 2008
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Expert review by : What Digital Camera (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Canon PowerShot G9 review

 

The 12-megapixel Canon PowerShot G9 features Raw capture, a 6x optical zoom and manual control.

Jun, 2008
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Expert review by : best4reviews.com (best4reviews.com)

Canon PowerShot G9 Review

 

And so, the problems found on the G7 have been largely fixed on the G9 – to a degree. It's the same price as the G7 at £330, so no more expensive but it is a better camera. The lens is sharp and crisp but could still do with the faster apertures of the...

Great build and handling, Fully featured spec, RAW mode, Good macro setting, Image quality, LCD

Higher ISO noise, Purple pixel fringing, FlexiZone AF issues, Blocky styling, Auto white balance issues

Jun, 2008
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