Canon PowerShot G9 Reviews

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Canon PowerShot G9
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Brand: Canon
Resolution: 12.1 MP
Optical Zoom: 6 x Zoom
Battery Type: Alkaline

Average Ratings for Canon PowerShot G9

  • Image Quality4.1 stars
  • Battery Life3.5 stars
  • Features4.1 stars
  • Ease of Use3.6 stars
  • Value for Money3.6 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings3.8 stars
  • Overall Rating4 stars

18 Reviews For Canon PowerShot G9

  • Guest 19th Jul 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    Found SLR, too big and bulky to carry around on holidays and to parties or just family shots, but wanted to get the same quality of shot, well Canon PowerShot G9 does in my opinion do just that. Really good quality, with sharp images and the video filming is like having a cam recorder.
    Battery life is good if you remember to keep it topped up, , and card to at least 4 on sand disk. Also carry a spare, (TIP) do not keep in the case unless you put a bit of cardboard in with it to hold it firmily in place, else it will fall out and you will loose it.

  • Guest 10th Jul 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    Canon PowerShot G9 is a great camera but as you will see from some sites camera seems to blow a circuit when uploading photos to computer solution buy card reader but canon seem to come and go not bad for big company depending how long outside warranty. camera really great for novice.

  • LukeWH 17th May 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    As an amateur photographer, when looking for a camera, I first set out for a DSLR. I found this Canon PowerShot G9 camera thanks to CNET and, after reading a couple reviews decided to start with that. As I ordered it, I felt somewhat deceived of my choice, this lasted until I opened the box. I have now had this camera for over a Year and I've had a GREAT time with this camera (i've hiked through the alps and traveled on a couple of continents with this camera. sample images: http://www.flickr.co ...

  • tonytohono 26th Oct 2008

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    I am a professional photographer and bought this camera for the times I cannot or do not wish to carry my heavy DSLR set up. I wanted it because it has RAW capabilities. I find that I rarely use it because of the terrible shutter lag, especially in low light situations. For everyday shooting the image quality is better than acceptable. I would recommend this camera to users looking for a compact camera with many features.

  • shutternut228 Rank: Staff Sergeant 24th Oct 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    The Canon Powershot G9 is a great camera. It has many useful features such as 12.1megapixel, 6x Optical Zoom, Image Stabilizer and face detection. This latest Canon G series certainly attracts the eye of users. The best price i found for G9 is ikit.net. They also have a whole range of Canon cameras and lens. Welll recommend Canon G9 Powershot.

  • The Pheonix Rank: Lance Corporal 20th Oct 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Bought this for my wife to replace an older IXUS.
    I personally use and EOS400D and have to say that the images from the G9 frequently outperform the EOS.
    It's not as flexible as a D-SLR, but if you want a genuinely useable day-to-day camera with top notch quality then I would say you can't go far wrong.
    My wife has also knocked it off the top of our freezer (over 6 feet drop) and it still works perfectly. Albeit with a small dent in the case. Which btw is right on the corner and would have seen ...

  • Guest 12th Oct 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I use it often, since October 2007, 4000+ images and I intend on continuing to use it now that I have begun to see improvements in my ability to get great images with it.

  • barrysaunders 8th Oct 2008

    Reviewer rating: 0.5 stars


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    I do not recommend to buy the Canon G9 Powershot as in my experience it simply did not work. If this is not bad enough I found a lot more problems with the customer services therefore I do not recommend Canon either..

  • Guest 28th Sep 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I think it's the best Point & Shoot camera because of it's features. You can take from Macro to landscape & tele pictures with perfect quality & also you can take RAW pictures,so You can process pictures manually.the price is a lil bit high but it costs that.
    If you're printing your pictures, 12.1 MP images will be perfect for that.
    on the other side,the view finder has no use because it's very small & covers 80% of picture area.
    in images with ISO more that 400 (depending on light source & sett ...

  • Satoonga 30th Aug 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    The Canon G9 Powershot is the best point and shot camera i've owned that is not a full blown dslr. You can put it on auto and it takes great shots or you have enough options to keep you occupied for hours.

  • siennalauren 1st Aug 2008

    Reviewer rating: 3 stars


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    This product can be enjoyed, this is not drag. This is very compact instrument that can be carry in a purse or coat pocket and grab that snapshot quickly. If you're a serious photographer you'll likely want the flexibility of use and higher quality results. I ma very-very happy with this item.

  • opopododo Rank: Corporal 28th Jul 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I bought this for someone who needed a good compact camera. I took the time to check it out and make sure it did what it was supposed to do. I was very impressed. This is simply the best compact camera available. We're lucky too that as it's been selling so well, the price has come down.

  • Guest 25th Jul 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    The Canon G9 Powershot feels like it is strong to handle, good price. Manual should be in book form not on disk, start up book very good, but that said it makes you want to find it's hidden secrets. I was lucky the salesman at John Lewis gave me a quick master class lesson, but still got lots more to find out about this gem.
    It was expensive at £20 and a bit tight to use, strap far to small. Used at School play for the first time, took about 10 photos and about 10 minutes of video, excell ...

  • Andreia79 4th Jul 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    The Canon G9 Powershot is a great camera. For those, like me, that want quality but don't want the weight and price of a SLR this is as close as you can get. The results became better and better when you learn to use the modes and give the auto mode a rest.

  • rae2 28th Apr 2008

    Reviewer rating: 2.5 stars


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    The Canon G9 PowerShot is a very flexible, very compact instrument that will travel well in a purse or coat pocket and grab that snapshot quickly.

    If you're a serious photographer you'll likely want the flexibility of use and higher quality results obtainable with even middle-of-the-road DSLRs.

    Oh yes... the 12.1 Megapixels? In my view, the results are no better than a camera with half that number. But then, I've not tried to make enlargements from either. On a computer screen I see no differe ...

  • david15549 26th Mar 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    WOW! Everything is amazing on the Canon PowerShot G9! Screen size, zoom, megapixels, movie mode, functionality, ease of use, build quality, everything.

  • Guest 2nd Jan 2008

    Reviewer rating: 0.5 stars


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    Battery life only 2 hours. Please people never buy the Canon G9. This item is in my opinion, terrible.

  • bromley1907 Rank: Corporal 16th Dec 2007

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I am really happy with my Canon PowerShot G9, and always I use to have Canon, the reason I've choosen these unit because I've read loads of review saying this camera using almost same as SLR camera functions which is DIGIC III, I've paid £280 in TCR but the reason I've got cheap I've check online prices such as Pixmania, junglezon and ebuyer.