Comments on: Features comparison: Canon PowerShot G11 vs PowerShot G10 vs PowerShot S90

By: Laura

Laura — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 18:51:31 +0000

Hi, I am going to Las Vegas/Grand Canyon/San Francisco in September and want to be able to take good night photos – especially in Vegas, and the sunset at the Grand Canyon.
I have been advised to buy the S90 – does anyone know if this is one of the best cameras to buy for night photos?
I travel a lot and need to stick with a smaller camera, but at the same time want to have some nice photos to remember places by!
Thanks.

By: Shirley

Shirley — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 03:31:06 +0000

Hi, I’m looking for a camera that can take good pictures in low light of moving subjects. What I want is to be able to take pictures of a live show where flash photography is not permitted. Subjects on the stage would be moving around (dancing) so need to be able to get clear shots. I also want a good zoom. I have a sports feature on my current camera but when the flash is off the pictures are very dark. Thanks.

By: johnjohn

johnjohn — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 05:46:32 +0000

wich would be better for underwater video the g10 or the g11??

By: Eric Fleetwood

Eric Fleetwood — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 03:49:44 +0000

I have taken the G-10 diving, 3 times in April without a strobe (fiber optic cable broke) and about 20 times in late June, with Inon D2000 Type 3 strobe. Shooting on Auto setting, the photos are terrific. Good depth of field, the colors are accurate, and there is a good range of black. I shot 3 videos, which are pretty good, the limitation being a lack of light for color. On the other hand, using the Underwater SCN setting, the pictures could only be described as washed out, or overlit. Blue waters appear white. I quickly abandoned Underwater, and returned to Auto mode. I’m not sure why this is, as my Canon SD-790IS worked perfectly in Underwater mode, using the same Inon strobe. I don’t know how/whether this information transfers to the G11 or S90. Perhaps someone who has experience with either underwater could report on their experience underwater. Also, I don’t think the G10 will shoot RAW in Auto mode.

By: guy manners

guy manners — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 04:28:32 +0000

Hi sergio
unfortunately, almost 100% not. I jhave a g9 housing, wp dc-21, and am wondering whether to buiy a another g9… or upgrade to a s90 whioch many people prefer for underwater. I’d love to hear opinions about the comp[arison!

By: Ivana

Ivana — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 09:51:19 +0000

Than…witch is better camera ? G10 or G11 pleas help.Thanks

By: Sergio Leal

Sergio Leal — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 01:29:15 +0000

I recently lost my beloved G10 but I still have the brand new underwater housing (WP DC-28).
I wonder if my underwater housing can still be used if I purchase a G11.
Could anybody give me a hand in this issue ??
Thanks.

By: Ninian Beall

Ninian Beall — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 17:42:36 +0000

I need to replace my Canon Powershot A540, which has been well used since I bought it in 2006. The forward button doesn’t work anymore and the lens cover doesn’t always open all the way. I have an upcoming trip to the Western US, where I would like to have a long distance zoom. The Canon Powershot SX120IS’ 10x optical zoom is attractive from that point of view. But I’m afraid to buy a camera without an optical viewfinder. I couldn’t use the A540′s digital screen in sunlight at all, even with an added pop-up hood. I’d prefer to use the screen because I would be seeing exactly the picture I was taking, as far as boundaries is concerned. With the viewfinder I’ve learned that the scene will always be somewhat larger than what I’m seeing. I know an SLR would solve that problem, but I don’t want to go that big. I’ve noticed that some of the new cameras have several brightness selections for the digital screen. Does this really solve the problem?

I like to have the camera on my belt at all times when I’m traveling, so I want something comparable in size to the A540, but with as long a zoom as possible. I think I need one with a viewfinder and one that uses batteries off the drugstore shelf, since I’ll be on the road. I’m an amateur who rarely uses any setting except Automatic, but I would like to have the manual option. It’s also nice to have video, although the large part of my shooting is stills. I also need something that’s good in low light, unless there’s such a thing as a built-in flash on which you can vary the intensity. I can spend around $500. What do you suggest?

Thanks.

Ninian

By: Brad

Brad — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 08:25:04 +0000

Hi Ted, in fact, both the S90 and G11 are decent enough cameras for architectural shots – both have 28 mm lenses and ‘grid views’ on their display (via a setting in the camera menu) – see our review of the Canon S90 here. The S90 has a feature set that’s almost identical to the G11′s, save for the extra custom positions and options the G11 has. If you’re going for small size, the S90 is a much smaller camera that will easily fit into your pocket. However, the G11 does have the advantage of having a hotshoe (For external flash, so harsh shadows can be reduced) and a flip out and swivel screen (For any weird/high/low angles when shooting indoors)

By: Brad

Brad — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 08:04:10 +0000

Hi Becca, I would recommend the G10 if price is a factor for you, seeing it’s “almost” the same camera (albeit an older model). If you need the swivel screen or very slightly better noise levels of the G11 (along with some extra controls here and there, like advanced white balance control), then the G11 would be a better choice