Canon recently updates its Powershot G series along with announcement of its 5D full frame camera mark ii. Canon G10 has been improved on:
1. Faster and better processor (DIGIC IV vs DIGIC III)
2. Higher image resolution = 14.7 megapixel vs 13.5 megapixel
3. Two times better resolution on its lcd screens.
4. Lens changes from standard-tele to wide angle coverage (same with Nikon P9000).
5. User friendly features such as face detection, intelligent motion detection (to avoid blur) etc.
6. Subjectively, better grip.
Price of G10 will remain the same as G9, $500 although G9 might decrease in price.
We can expect G10 more responsive and produce better image quality than G9. Compared with Nikon P9000, these camera share almost identical feature, price and size (thanks for the nature of competitive market. But G10 is more user friendly. Good for point of shoot users who demands ultimate portability.
Unfortunately, Canon’s ISO is still stuck at 1600 (means that this camera is not a very good in low light or night scene). Also the range of G10 is shorten on the tele range. It is unfortunate for sport or action shooter but it is good for indoor or close-wide shots.
For people that uses G9 now, I do not suggest to upgrade, unless you need wide angle lens at the expense of zoom length.
Compare to Nikon P6000, G10 has almost the same specification, from image resolution, ability to capture movie, price, optical stabilization and so on. But P6000 is better in iso level (3200 up to 6400), GPS and subjectively a better grip (try it yourself).
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