DPReview tests the Canon G10

[996GT2]

Link

Conclusion - Cons

* Rather slow lens (in terms of aperture) by traditional G series standards
* No articulated LCD (another traditional G series feature)
* Price is very high considering other cameras in its class and low end DSLRs
* Some noise visible even at ISO 80, Noise Reduction effects start to creep in and smear detail from about ISO 200
* ISO 800 and 1600, though improved from the G9, are still so noisy (and soft) they're almost pointless, ISO 3200 very low resolution and complete waste of time
* Focus sometimes hunts in low light at longer focal lengths and in macro mode
* Continuous mode slightly slower than the G9
* Highlight clipping and metering issues in bright conditions (though to some degree fixable in RAW)
* Some chromatic aberration visible at wide end of zoom in all shots
* Focus speeds and shutter lag (when using LCD) could be better

Those are some pretty bad negative points for a point and shoot carrying such a huge price tag...

 

[jpeyton]

DCResource dogged the G10 on noise, too.

I still think it's better than the LX3.

 

[Flipped Gazelle]

Also from the review:

As stated earlier, at base ISO and in high contrast conditions, the G10 can produce detail and resolution that is astounding (better than some DSLRs)

And, for those who like to keep score, DPReview lists 27 "Pros" vs 10 "Cons".

 

[ElFenix]

pixel peeper central

 

[andylawcc]

Originally posted by: Flipped Gazelle
Also from the review:

As stated earlier, at base ISO and in high contrast conditions, the G10 can produce detail and resolution that is astounding (better than some DSLRs)

And, for those who like to keep score, DPReview lists 27 "Pros" vs 10 "Cons".

Pros:
nice buttons
comes in black
LCD is flat
battery included

Cons:
IQ sucks
>100 ISO sucks
expensive

 

[Flipped Gazelle]

Originally posted by: andylawcc
Pros:
nice buttons
comes in black
LCD is flat
battery included

Cons:
IQ sucks
>100 ISO sucks
expensive

 

[andylawcc]

Originally posted by: Flipped Gazelle

Originally posted by: andylawcc
Pros:
nice buttons
comes in black
LCD is flat
battery included

Cons:
IQ sucks
>100 ISO sucks
expensive

:sarcasm;

 

[Flipped Gazelle]

Originally posted by: andylawcc

Originally posted by: Flipped Gazelle

Originally posted by: andylawcc
Pros:
nice buttons
comes in black
LCD is flat
battery included

Cons:
IQ sucks
>100 ISO sucks
expensive

:sarcasm;

:disgust: for me

for you!