So here’s the new PowerShot G11 is a prosumer camera… Canon seems to be backing out of the megapixel race with this camera since they probably know photo enthusiasts aren’t easily fooled by insane, ever-increasing megapixel counts (usually accompanied by an increase in noise, decrease in burst speed and little to no ‘real’ resolution advantage). Canon has opted to fit the new G11 with a 10 megapixel sensor (versus 2008’s G10 14.7 megapixel CCD), which will hopefully produce better images.

• 10 effective megapixels



• 28 – 140 mm (f2.8 – f4.5) 5X optical zoom lens



• Optical image stabilization



• 3 inch rotating LCD; optical viewfinder available



• Full manual controls with RAW mode and hotshoe



• Similar ‘retro’ body design to 2009’s G10



• 30 FPS movie mode with sound



• Takes SD/SDHC memory cards



• Uses a lithium-ion battery



• Available in fall 2009