Canon unveils new Powershot G11 and S90: Want, want, want.

I want this camera. Just unveiled today for $500. Been a big Canon fan for a long time, but always wanted something smaller that I could take with me, but not give up quality. This is it. Optical image stabilization, more dynamic range, anti-noise, can save RAW format, can be used with a flash gun... I want it.

Interesting exercise in miminalism: Canon actually reduced megapixels! From 14.7 for the Powershot G10 to just 10 for the Powershot G11. But they've optimized for the right thing: low light capability. Who needs 14.7 megapixels when 10 is more than you could ever possibly want? But if I can take photos in darker places than ever, that's awesome.

They also released the Powershot S90 too --

Looks same without the hot shoe, and slimmer, and $100 less, and f/2.0 at 28mm. Full manual, RAW, and larger aperture? Might be even better.

I used to be willing to carry around an SLR at all times, but moving to San Francisco has really put a damper on that. Just can't lug a camera around everywhere while biking/riding the bus, etc. And as always, the best camera in the world is the one you have on you.

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16 comments

Aug 19, 2009

Sachin Agarwal said...

wow, f2.0 in a compact camera is awesome. finally these guys are focusing on the right thing. (get it, focusing)

Aug 19, 2009

Yvette said...

I'm drooling over these! Ugh!

Aug 19, 2009

Casey Lau said...

Sorry we missed you this morning! But at least I know you are a Canon fan!

Aug 19, 2009

Andrew Becker said...

I'm not much of a Canon fan but this camera looks pretty freakin sweet. It reminds me of the 35mm my family used growing up in looks.

Aug 19, 2009

Trudy said...

Absolutely beautiful. It is like these are the soup, the XXD series are the appetizers and soon (for me I hope) the 5D MK II is the main course. Love Canon.

Aug 19, 2009