At A Glance

This advanced camera offers many innovative features and takes very sharp images, but it's pricey and battery life is short.

Manufacturer’s Description

Canon's acclaimed G-Series has a new top-of-the-line model, and serious photography enthusiasts have a lot to be excited about. A matte black, retro-hip design houses impressive capabilities and top core specifications, including 10.0 megapixels resolution and a powerful 6x optical zoom. Loaded with Canon's latest and most advanced technologies, including an Optical Image Stabilizer for clear shots throughout the zoom range, PowerShot G7 is a camera to be reckoned with.

The Specs

Display
Display size 2.5 inches
Viewfinder Optical
Storage
Other storage Microdrive
Battery
Battery Type Lithium Ion Battery
Ports and Connections
MultiMedia Card (MMC) or MultiMediaCard (MMC) MultiMedia Card (MMC)
Available Interfaces No
Power
Battery Type Lithium Ion Battery
Dimensions
Width 4.2 inches
Depth 1.7 inches
Height 2.8 inches
Weight 0.7875 pounds
Lens Features
Maximum Wide Angle (deprecated) 35.0 mm
Maximum aperture 2.8
Lens mount Interchangeable
Focus features Yes
Storage Media
SD card SD Memory Card
Supported Image Formats
JPG Yes
Warranty
Warranty information 1 Year Limited Warranty

Performance

Performance (New)
Exposure Poor
Color Good
Sharpness Superior
Distortion Good
Performance
Image Quality, Exposure 43.9
Number of Shots 275
Battery Life (minutes) 150.25
Image Quality, Distortion--Noise 41.3
Image Quality, Sharpness 56.9
Image Quality, Exposure--Flash 32.2
Battery Life Score Good
Image Quality, Color--Adjusted 78.1
Image Quality, Color--Auto 41.5
Image Quality, Distortion--Sharp Interpolation 63.2
Image Quality, Color 59.8
Image Quality, Overall 51.1
Number of Batteries 1
Image Quality, Exposure--Normal 48.9
Image Quality, Distortion 56.5
Image Quality Score Very Good
Image Quality, Distortion--Noise Reduction 69.6