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Canon PowerShot G11

Canon PowerShot G11
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alaScore 91

664 reviews

May, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 664 reviews of Canon PowerShot G11. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviewers really like the image quality and screen. The performance and usability also get good feedback. The memory and shutter get critical comments, and there are some mixed opinions about the price.

portability, usability, performance, screen, image quality

viewfinder, shutter, memory

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Canon PowerShot G11 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Canon PowerShot G11

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 64 user reviews of Canon PowerShot G11 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the screen and image quality. The performance and usability also get good feedback. There are some mixed views about the viewfinder, while many are critical about the shutter.

portability, usability, performance, image quality, screen

shutter

91% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Canon PowerShot G11

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 19 user reviews of Canon PowerShot G11 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Comments about the screen and size are generally positive. The design and performance also get good feedback. Many are less positive about the reliability and viewfinder. There are some mixed views about the portability.

usability, performance, design, size, screen

viewfinder, reliability

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

May, 2024

Expert review by : Cliff Smith (trustedreviews.com)

Canon PowerShot G11

 

Canon's flagship compact camera gets a less powerful sensor...wait, what?

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...

Dec, 2009
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Expert review by : Geoff Harris (techradar.com)

Canon G11 review

 

The most hotly anticipated compact camera of the year

Great low light performance ; Impressive image processing ; technology ; Advanced creative options, including RAW ; Quality metering an autofocus ; 5x optical zoom and swivelling LCD

Uninspiring looks ; Can feel bulky and awkward ; Easy to activate buttons by mistake ; Image preview can be sluggish ; No HD video

Oct, 2009
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Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (pocket-lint.com)

Canon PowerShot G11 digital camera

 

We've not come across many – if any – digital camera upgrades that have taken a step back in terms of "specification". So is it really worth spending as much, or more on the G11 than an interchangeable lens camera such as Panasonic's GF1 or Olympus...

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)

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)

So is it really worth spending as much, or more on the G11 than an interchangeable lens camera such as Panasonic’s GF1 or Olympus EP-1, or a full-blown digital SLR with standard APS-C sized sensor?

Oct, 2009
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Expert review by (stuff.tv)

Canon PowerShot G11 review

 

The G10's successor has bravely lowered its sensor to 10MP. But is it still king of the compacts?

The most serious compact has taken a step forward by taking a megapixel step back. It could be smaller, but it’s still beautiful

Feb, 2010
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Expert review by (stuff.tv)

Stuff magazine

 

The G10's successor has bravely lowered its sensor to 10MP. But is it still king of the compacts?

The most serious compact has taken a step forward by taking a megapixel step back. It could be smaller, but it's still beautiful

Feb, 2010
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Expert review by : Elias Plastiras (techadvisor.co.uk)

Canon PowerShot G11 review

 

The Canon PowerShot G11 is the advanced compact camera you can turn to if you don't want to buy a digital SLR.

With a solid construction, comprehensive feature set and manual control, as well as rangefinder-like dials, the Canon PowerShot G11 gets good results at ISO 3,200 or below. It's not cheap, however, is a little bulky and lacks HD video.

Nov, 2009
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Expert review by (tipa.com)

Canon PowerShot G11

 

Ben costruita e facile da usare, la PowerShot G11, dotata di tutte le funzioni manuali di cui necessitano i fotografi, è lo strumento perfetto per lavorare con precisione e discrezione. Lo zoom 28-140mm (equivalente) e il sensore abilmente limitato a...

Apr, 2010
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Expert review by : Akihabara News (akihabaranews.com)

Canon PowerShot G11 better than ever

 

Already quite impressive the G10 was highly recommended, but now we would even push things on saying that the G11 is a “Must Have” for any serious photographer who want to carry something “light” along with them… Capable to offer great picture in a...

Oct, 2011
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Expert review by (digitalslrphoto.com)

Canon PowerShot G11 review

 

Daniel Lezano reviews Canon's competitive compact

The Canon PowerShot G11 proves to be very capable at delivering high quality images that stand up for comparison against those taken on a DSLR. Its 5x zoom range can’t match the Fuji, or stand up against an interchangeable lens range, but it’s...

May, 2011
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Expert review by : What Digital Camera (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Canon PowerShot G11 review

 

Canon's ever-popular PowerShot G series see major changes in both the LCD and sensor configuration, but does it do enough to justify it's substantial price tag? What Digital Camera puts the Canon...

May, 2010
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