In summary
Slimmer and sleeker than the PowerShot G5, Canon’s PowerShot G6 has the same lens but a larger grip and vari-angle monitor. Improved DiG!C image processing makes the G6’s zoom more responsive, with 13 selectable positions and the ability to move from wide to tele in less than two seconds. New AF algorithms improve focusing speed and a 9-point AiAF system has been added to the AF options, along with a new super macro mode. . . [more]
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Canon PowerShot G6
Slimmer and sleeker than the PowerShot G5, Canon’s PowerShot G6 has the same lens but a larger grip and vari-angle monitor. Improved DiG!C image processing makes the G6’s zoom more responsive, with 13 selectable positions and the ability to move from wide to tele in less than two seconds. New AF algorithms improve focusing speed and a 9-point AiAF system has been added to the AF options, along with a new super macro mode. The G6 has the same extensive control suite as other G-series cameras and is the first with VGA movie capture – but only at 10fps.
Test shots were clean and colour accurate, without excessive saturation or colour shifts in blue skies. Skin tones were first-rate. The exposure system handled most types of lighting well. Overall tonal modulation was smooth, although the default tone curve was slightly contrasty. The auto white balance performed best with the manual pre-sets and custom control. Low light shots were slightly cleaner than the S70, with lower image noise at ISO 400. Capture lag averaged 1.5 seconds, reducing to 0.2 seconds with pre-focusing. The high-speed burst mode recorded 14 shots at 0.5 second intervals.
Strengths
- Excellent image quality
- Above-average battery life
- Continuously adjustable AF area
Weaknesses
- No live histogram
- Very tight optical viewfinder (75-80% FOV)
- Poor auto white balance in incandescent light [BG05]
Specifications
Image sensor: 7.18 x 5.32mm CCD with 7,400,000 photosites (7.1 megapixels effective)
Lens: 7.2-28.8mm f2.0-3.0 aspherical zoom (35-140mm in 35mm format)
Zoom ratio: 4x optical, up to 4.1x digital
Lens multiplier factor: 5.0x
Dimensions (wxhxd): 104.9 x 73.1 x72.8mm
Weight: 380g (without battery and card)
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