Canon PowerShot G10

The classic enthusiast compact with manual control

Canon PowerShot G10
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Canon
Model 3065B001

Key Features

SENSOR 1/1.7-inch CCD sensor with 14.7 megapixels
PROCESSOR DIGIC 4 image processor for fast processing
AUTOFOCUS 9-point AiAF system with face detection
PHASE DETECTION Not applicable; contrast-detection AF only
VIDEO 640 x 480 VGA at 30 fps
STABILIZATION Lens-shift type image stabilization system
BURST RATE 1.3 frames per second
VIEWFINDER Real-image optical zoom viewfinder
DISPLAY 3.0-inch PureColor II LCD, 461k dots, fixed
CONNECTIVITY USB 2.0, AV out, HDMI mini port
MEMORY CARD SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus
WEATHER SEALING Robust metal chassis, no formal weather sealing
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 400 shots per charge (NB-7L)

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Canon PowerShot G10

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present Dedicated dial
Dedicated ISO Button ✓ Present Dedicated dial
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ~ Limited Via rear control dial
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ~ Limited Via rear control dial
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present FUNC.SET button
Joystick / Multi-selector ✓ Present Multi-control dial
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✓ Present DISP button
Video Record Button ✗ Not Present Accessed via mode dial
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present

How-to Use Canon PowerShot G10

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Canon PowerShot G10 Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Canon PowerShot G10

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Technical Specification

Sensor 1/1.7-inch CCD
Resolution 14.7 Megapixels
ISO Range 80-1600
Autofocus 9-point TTL
Shutter Speed 15 - 1/4000 sec
Burst Rate 1.3 fps
Video 640x480 @ 30fps
Stabilization Optical (Lens-shift)
Viewfinder Optical zoom viewfinder
LCD 3.0-inch 461k-dot LCD
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Connectivity USB 2.0, HDMI
Battery Life 400 shots
Weight 350g
Dimensions 109 x 78 x 46 mm