The PowerShot G10 is the 8th generation of Canon's lovely G-series PowerShot cameras, and is a great choice for any user wanting superior control in a point and shoot that stands out as much for its styling as for its images. The G10 has dials which change the exposure mode, exposure compensation, and ISO setting, as well as a Canon 'quick control' dial on the rear which mimics the familial control of the EOS SLR cameras. These traits are certainly unusual in the point and shoot world. And at less than 2" thick (46mm) and weighing about 12 ounces (350g), it is a camera to take on a long journey without fanfare.
Responsive, stylish, and capable of great imagery, the PowerShot G10 is an excellent 'bridge' between the best of SLRs and point and shoots.
| Camera Type | Advanced Compact Digital Camera |
| Imaging | |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 14.7 Megapixel (4416 x 3312) |
| Sensor | 1/1.7" 15.0 Megapixel CCD |
| Bit Depth | 36-Bit RGB |
| File Formats |
JPEG RAW RAW+JPEG |
| File Size |
18.8MB (RAW) 6.4MB (JPEG) |
| Color Spaces | My Colors (Vivid, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Custom) |
| Image Stabilization | Yes (Optical Image Stabilizer) |
| Crop Factor | Not Applicable |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens | Canon Zoom Lens |
| Zoom | 5x Wide-angle (6.1-30.5mm equivalent to 28-140mm) |
| Lens Mount | Not Applicable |
| Focus Type | TTL Autofocus |
| Focus Range |
Normal: 19.7" (50cm) - infinity Macro: 0.4" (1cm) - 19.7" (50cm) wide |
| Accessory Lens/Filter Mount | 58mm with Optional LA-DC58K Conversion Lens Adapter |
| Shooting Controls | |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity |
Auto ISO High ISO Auto Selectable ISO (80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600) |
| Shutter Speeds | 15-1/4000 second |
| Metering | Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Program AE, Special Scene, Shutter Speed-Priority AE, Aperture-Priority AE, i-Contrast, Manual; AE Lock, Safety Shift, Auto ISO Shift, Exposure Compensation (±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments) |
| White Balance | Auto, Preset (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Underwater), Custom1, Custom2 |
| Mirror Lock-Up | Not Applicable |
| Burst Capability |
Normal: 1.3 fps AF: 0.7 fps LV: 0.7 fps (Large/Fine) |
| Self Timer | 2 seconds or 10 seconds |
| Interval Recording | No |
| Remote Control | No (camera supports remote operation by PC when tethered) |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | Yes |
| Effective Flash Range | 1' (0.3 m) -15' (4.6 m) |
| External Flash Connection | TTL Hot Shoe |
| Dedicated Flash System | Automatic E-TTL Flash with EX-series Speedlites |
| Max Sync Speed | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Memory | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Memory | No |
| Memory Card Type | Secure Digital (SD/SDHC) Memory Cards |
| Still Images per GB |
RAW: 47 JPEG:153 (Large/Fine) |
| A/V Recording | |
|---|---|
| Video Recording | MOV (Image: H.264) with Audio |
| Video Resolution |
VGA (640 x 480 @ 30 fps) QVGA (320 x 240 @ 30 fps) |
| Video Clip Length | Record up to 60 minutes or 4GB |
| Audio Recording | Linear PCM (Monaural) with or without image |
| Viewfinder/Display | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder Type | Real image optical zoom viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
| Display | 3.0-inch TFT color LCD (461,000 pixels) with wide viewing angle |
| Connectivity/System Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Connectivity |
USB 2.0 Hi-speed Video Out (NTSC & PAL) Audio Out (monaural) |
| System & Software Requirements |
Windows System
Macintosh System
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| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Operating/Storage Temperature | 32-104°F (0-40°C) |
| Weatherproofing | No |
| Durability | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Power | |
|---|---|
| Battery Type | NB-7L Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery |
| Power Adapter | ACK-DC50 AC Adapter Kit (optional) |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 4.3 x 3.1 x 1.8" (109 x 78 x 46mm) |
| Weight | 12.3 oz (350g) |