Very pleased with this - bought it for those occasions when you don't feel like lugging a DSLR. Wanted sharp, quality pictures and versatility, and this camera delivers in spades, in a convenient pocket sized package. Yes, the optical viewfinder is a tad basic but it does the job.

The enthusiast-level digital compact camera category is thriving so how does Canon react to everybody else muscling in on its territory? With an even more capable model, that's how.

good price

good price

The Canon G15 follows the G12. The new model has a massive, robust, and heavy body and has major changes from its predecessor. The G15 is Canon's newest high-end compact system with a 12MP sensor (1/1.7"), a large LCD screen, and a lot of manually controlled image parameters.

Camera was damaged and I had to send it back. Whether the damage occurred in the mail or it was overlooked, one will never know. I was extremely disappointed.