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Canon PowerShot G9

Macworld Rating

3.5 out of 5 Mice, Dec 18, 2007

Pros

  • Reliable image stabilization
  • Handsome chassis
  • RAW mode
  • Lots of control options
  • Superb image quality

Cons

  • Modest zoom range
  • Expensive
  • Near-useless optical viewfinder
  • Confusing control menus

$500

Macworld's Canon PowerShot G9 Coverage

  • PowerShot G9 digital camera While it’s a worthy camera in most ways, the Canon PowerShot G9 doesn’t offer many compelling advantages over lower-priced competitors. It’s hard to recommend it as a reasonable value.
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