Advanced amateur photographers are a discerning group, and theyve flocked to Canon G-Series for its ability to meet and exceed their demands. The third-generation PowerShot G10 is a stunning successor, loaded with uncompromising specs like 14.7 megapixels, a 28mm wide-angle lens, and Canon new DIGIC 4 Image Processor for notably improved face and motion detection. This is a camera that supports and nurtures creativity, with a full range of shooting and recording modes and compatibility with exciting accessories including Speedlite flashes.
Key Features
- 14.7 Megapixels
- Genuine Canon 5x wide-angle lens with optical IS
- RAW and DPP support
- DIGIC 4
- Anti-blur technology
- 3.0 inch PureColor LCD II and optical viewfinder
- Exposure Compensation and ISO dials
- i-Contrast
- 26 shooting modes
- Range of accessories
Specifications
Image Sensor
- Type 1/1.7 inch CCD
- Effective Pixels Approx.14.7M
- Colour Filter Type Primary Colour
- IMAGE PROCESSOR DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology
Lens
- Focal Length 6.1 - 30.5 mm (35mm equivalent: 28-140mm)
- Zoom Optical 5x. Digital approx. 4x (with Digital Tele-Converter approx. 1.7x or 2.2x and Safety Zoom ?) ?. Combined approx. 20x
- Maximum f/number f/2.8-f/4.5
- Construction 11 elements in 9 groups (1 double-sided aspherical element)
- Image Stabilisation Yes (shift-type)
Focusing
- Type TTL
- AF System/ Points AiAF (Face Detection / 9-point), 1-point AF (Any position is available, fixed centre or Face Select and Track)
- AF Modes Single, Continuous, Servo AF?
- AF Point Selection Manual selection using FlexiZone AF/AE, Size (Normal, Small)
- AF Lock On/Off Selectable
- AF Assist Beam Yes
- Manual Focus Yes
- Focus Bracketing Yes
- Closest Focusing Distance 1cm (W) from front of lens in macro
Exposure Control
- Metering modes Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot (centre or linked to Face Detection AF or FlexiZone AF frame)
- AE Lock Yes
- Exposure Compensation +/- 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments i-Contrast for automatic dynamic range correction
- AEB 1/3 - 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments
- ISO sensitivity AUTO, High ISO Auto (incorporating Motion Detection Technology), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Shutter
- 1/60 - 1/4000 sec (factory default)
- 15 - 1/4000 sec (total range - varies by shooting mode)
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Real-image zoom, optical viewfinder
- Dioptre Correction. Yes
LCD Monitor
- 3.0 inch PureColor LCD II (TFT), approx. 461,000 dots
- Coverage 100%
- Brightness Adjustable to one of fifteen levels
Flash
- Modes Auto, Manual Flash On / Off
- Slow Sync Speed Yes
- Red-Eye Reduction Yes
- Flash Exposure Compensation +/- 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments. Face Detection FE. Safety FE.
- Flash Exposure Lock Yes
- Manual Power Adjustment 3 levels with internal flash (up to 22 levels with external EX Speedlites )
- Second Curtain Synchronisation Yes
- Built-in Flash Range 30cm-4.6m (W) / 2.8m (T)
- External Flash E-TTL with EX series Speedlites , Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX, Canon High Power Flash HF-DC1
Recording Pixels / Compression
- Image Size (L) 4416 x 3312, (M1) 3456 x 2592, (M2) 2592 x 1944, (M3) 1600 x 1200, (S) 640 x 480, (W) 4416 x 2480. Resize in playback (M3, S, 320 x 240)
- Compression Superfine, Fine, Normal
- Movies 640 x 480, 30fps 320 x 240, 30fps
- Movie Length Up to 4GB or 1 hour
File Types
- Still Image Type JPEG compression, (Exif 2.2 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system, RAW, Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant
- Movies MOV [H.264 + Linear PCM (monaural)]
- Sound Files WAVE (monaural)
Interface
- Hi-Speed USB (Mini-B, MTP, PTP)
- A/V output (PAL/NTSC)
Memory Card
- Type SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus.
Power Source
- Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-7L
- Battery life Approx. 400 shots
- Approx. 600 min. playback
Physical Description
- Dimensions 109.1 x 77.7 x 45.9 mm
- Weight (body only) Approx. 350g