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Canon powershot G11 or Canon powershot SX1 IS

  • 09-01-2010 9:03am
    #1
    newtoboards
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 418 ✭✭


    I'm torn as to which camera to buy. I had the S5 but have heard great things about the G11. All opinions appreciated


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  • #2
    CabanSail
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    I have the G9 as a "pocket camera" & it is great. It is a camera I can keep with me most of the time & get those unexpected shots. I have had a look at the G11 & think it is an improvement on the G9 (the G10 wasn't IMHO) It has a lot of capability.

    I am not familiar SX1 IS


  • #3
    newtoboards
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 418 ✭✭newtoboards


    Thanks thats kinda what I wanted to know. I want a decent small camera. I made the mistake of buying an ixus compact a while back but it's just not enough for what I want.


  • #4
    swingking
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    OP have a look at the Canon s90. It's much smaller than the G11 but has the exact same size sensor and a wider aperture of f2.0.

    Cheaper too than the g11


  • #5
    SeaniO
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5 ✭SeaniO


    newtoboards wrote: »
    Thanks thats kinda what I wanted to know. I want a decent small camera. I made the mistake of buying an ixus compact a while back but it's just not enough for what I want.
    Hi. I'm selling My Canon SX1is for €350 if you're interested.


  • #6
    fade2che
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 171 ✭✭fade2che


    I was in a similar position a few months ago, deciding between the S90 and G11. After holding both in the hand, I went with the G11. The G11 fits in the hand a lot better and this gives it a bit more stability. For me its still small enough to bring anywhere. Im not sure about the S90 but there is a bit of barrel distorsion with the G11 when used wide open. This is the only negative thing ive found. The benefit of the dedicated dials on the top makes it a top choice as a smallish pocket camera. You get nice usable shot on higher ISOs also.
    Good luck with it!


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