Comments on: Canon introduces G11

By: Christian

Christian — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:40:11 +0000

Excellent – I’m sure you’ll be happy with the camera. Personally, I prefer a larger camera – easier to handle – and I think you might find the same, compared to the SD series.

By: Jim Sauer

Jim Sauer — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 11:10:00 +0000

FYI… I just ordered the SX1. I'm feeling a little indulgent — do I really need it? Could I have been happy with a lesser camera? No, and Yes. But, since I don't imagine getting a SLR ever, and since I will occassionally need some of the features of this camera… I feel good about the choice. I was finally motivated to order it because Monica is taking my SD850 to Africa (for work) next week and I'll feel naked without a camera.

By: Jim Sauer

Jim Sauer — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 07:10:00 +0000

By: Christian

Christian — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:38:35 +0000

I rarely use the viewfinder on the G10 so that's less of a requirement for me (but were this to be my "high-end" camera (instead of my SLR) I might appreciate the occasional benefits of having one more).

If I was deciding between the G10 and the G11 I would definitely wait for the G11.

I've never looked into the SX1 so I can't comment much on that one. One thing I will say is that often the images acquired by the longer zooms can be replicated by cropping an image taken with a lesser lens.

As always, I would recommend DP Review's write ups for more info: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Canon/can... (none yet for the G11 or S90 obviously)

By: Jim Sauer

Jim Sauer — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:36:35 +0000

Hmmm… of the 9 offerings only 5 have viewfinders (not the S90 though) and only three of those will shoot in RAW mode. So I guess it's down to the G11, G10 and SX1. The SX1 is a little pricier (but not much), and a little heavier, but it has a 20X zoom versus the 5X on the smaller cameras.

By: Christian

Christian — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:09:33 +0000

The S90 is also a very nice offering – it looks to be the same sensor as the G11 in a smaller camera. The smaller form-factor will provide its own benefits and drawbacks – easier to pocket, harder to handle (more controls will be forced into navigation menus rather than physical dials).

One of the nice physicalities of the S90 though is a new innovation – a spinning control wheel around the lens, which can be programmed to perform different functions (zoom, focus, image (aperture, compensation, etc.,) adjustment). That could be a very cool feature.

I would highly recommend the G11 based on my experiences with the G10 and the S90 looks to be a very promising option as well. Decisions, decisions..