Canon PowerShot G10

Canon PowerShot G10 | Introduction

If we compare the new model Canon G10 digital compact with the world of “soap-boxes”, then we cumbersome and, in particular, heavy camera, because its weight is comparable to the lightest SLR cameras. If you plan to always carry this camera with you, it is better to get a big and sturdy pocket or small purse. On the other hand, a large body is much better ergonomics compared with compact models because Canon G10 is a set of mechanical controls to help users quickly make the necessary settings without finding the desired option on the screen or in the menu. Some appreciate the optical viewfinder, a relatively large size, which facilitates the sight. However, few illusions feed should not be, the viewfinder of this type is still not very accurate. Therefore, the screen remains the primary means of sight, better than them and use. The more that Canon G10 it big and very good quality. The only pity is that the screen does not swivel, unlike previous models.

Canon PowerShot G10 | Introduction

Camera is equipped with a sensor larger size than most compact models, but the permission of the G10 is much as 14 megapixels, which, in our opinion, very much! Even too much if you plan to shoot in modes with high sensitivity. On the other side, the theoretical resolution is very high, it actually deceive, if you want to get a very detalizovannye shots in low sensitivity mode. But we still come back to this.

Can record images in JPEG format with different resolutions and three quality levels, but also can save images in RAW, although this format is rather unwieldy – up to 20 MB per photo. In general, if you decide to shoot in RAW, it does not prevent the stock up a set of memory cards. As well, the lens focal length starts with a wide angle 28 mm and 140 mm telephoto end (in dollars), it is perfectly consistent with this model camera. In any case, it is better than 35-210 mm in G9. As might be expected, the lens is stabilized, but we would like to get a little more intensity, especially at long focal lengths.

Canon PowerShot G10 | Shooting modes

As might be expected, Canon G10 supports a fully automatic mode with a set of “trendy” features such as face recognition. However, this camera is suitable and for photographers who want to control all the parameters shooting. The camera has shutter speed priority mode, aperture, as well as hand, and used this aperture with values from 2,8 to 8 (in wide angle). However, it should be remembered that the most closed diaphragm (5,6 and will lose resolution because of the effect of diffraction. Therefore, we recommend using these provisions carefully, so that you are not disappointed. Otherwise, we would like to emphasize the good ergonomics in general, which ensures effective use of the camera, all the major controls fall comfortably under the fingers, and G10 behaves quite responsive. Naturally some restrictions, such as packet shooting, which is added more for the species. In this regard, SLR cameras, even the entry level, remain unsurpassed.

Canon PowerShot G10 | Practical tests



In regimes with a low sensitivity of all the 14.7 megapixel presence felt, and effective resolution, complemented by image processing system Canon, is very high. This concerns practically the whole area of the image in the corners we have not observed any significant weaknesses. Distortion is too small and hardly visible in the telephoto – great advantage for demanding users. On the other hand, in the wide angle you can see the chromatic aberration is the distance from the center of the picture. Too bad Canon did not go through the Panasonic, where they are corrected automatically. Of course, all this can be done later on the computer using appropriate software. For example, we got very good results following treatment Lightroom.
When lifting sensitivity situation becomes not so idyllic. “Noise” quickly manifests itself in the photographs, aided by a large number of pixels the sensor. Of course, everything is relative, and for pictures of a reasonable size, you can use all the standard range of sensitivity up to ISO 1600 (though, it is better to avoid a special regime of ISO 3200). But, of course, in these conditions does not expect to get details of 14.7 megapixels. In modes with high sensitivity camera Panasonic LX3 (Comparable model in the same category) is much more powerful.
In regimes with a low sensitivity of all the 14.7 megapixel presence felt, and effective resolution, complemented by image processing system Canon, is very high. This concerns practically the whole area of the image in the corners we have not observed any significant weaknesses. Distortion is too small and hardly visible in the telephoto – great advantage for demanding users. On the other hand, in the wide angle you can see the chromatic aberration is the distance from the center of the picture. Too bad Canon did not go through the Panasonic, where they are corrected automatically. Of course, all this can be done later on the computer using appropriate software. For example, we got very good results following treatment Lightroom.
When lifting sensitivity situation becomes not so idyllic. “Noise” quickly manifests itself in the photographs, aided by a large number of pixels the sensor. Of course, everything is relative, and for pictures of a reasonable size, you can use all the standard range of sensitivity up to ISO 1600 (though, it is better to avoid a special regime of ISO 3200). But, of course, in these conditions does not expect to get details of 14.7 megapixels. In modes with high sensitivity camera Panasonic LX3 (Comparable model in the same category) is much more powerful.