Canon PowerShot G11

Professional compact performance with manual control

Canon PowerShot G11
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Canon
Model 3636B001

Key Features

SENSOR 1/1.7-inch CCD sensor with 10.0 megapixels
PROCESSOR DIGIC 4 image processor for high-speed processing
AUTOFOCUS 9-point AiAF system with Face Detection
PHASE DETECTION Not applicable; contrast-detection AF system only
VIDEO VGA resolution (640x480) at 30 fps
STABILIZATION Optical Image Stabilizer (lens-shift type)
BURST RATE Approximately 1.1 shots per second
VIEWFINDER Real-image zoom optical viewfinder
DISPLAY 2.8-inch Vari-angle PureColor II VA LCD, 461k dots
CONNECTIVITY USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, AV output, HDMI mini connector
MEMORY CARD Single slot, SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus
WEATHER SEALING Robust metal chassis, no formal weather sealing
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 390 shots per charge (NB-7L)

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Canon PowerShot G11

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

How-to Use Canon PowerShot G11

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Canon PowerShot G11 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 G11

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Technical Specification

Sensor 1/1.7-inch CCD
Resolution 10.0 Megapixels
ISO Range 80-3200
Autofocus 9-point TTL
Shutter Speed 15 - 1/4000 sec
Burst Rate 1.1 fps
Video 640 x 480 @ 30fps
Stabilization Optical (Lens-shift)
Viewfinder Optical
LCD 2.8-inch Vari-angle
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Connectivity USB 2.0, AV, HDMI
Battery Life 390 shots
Weight 355g
Dimensions 112.1 x 76.2 x 48.3 mm