I previously had a Canon 990 so my thoughts on this G12 are based on that camera. I like that this camera has many of the 990 features that I am use to. The next pix delay on this camera is much shorter, the low light and flash performance exceeds that of the 990, and the controls on this camera are...

Excellent in low light; Excellent manual; External Flash Capable; Fits in my pocket; Made Of Quality Materials; Many usable features; Optical Viewfinder

Heavier Than Previous Cam; somewhat bulky

As the newest member of Canon's G Series cameras, the Canon G15 does not disappoint. It is an all around excellent point and shoot for anyone ranging from amateurs to seasoned professionals. The 12.1-megapixel sensor paired with the Digic 5 image processor makes for a great combination.

Great image quality; Professional level mode dial with lots of physical buttons; Fast f1.8-f2.8 lens; * button; Solid build

Below average viewfinder; Non-articulating screen will bother some; Some AF hunting in very low light

The Canon PowerShot G15 is a very good compact camera with good standard features that help attract the attention of both expert users to novice users. One of the most interesting features of the camera is definitely the front ring that gives you quick access to various modes of use.

Intelligent IS, 5x optical zoom with wide-angle lens, front control dial, RAW Multi Aspect, Smart Auto to 58 scenes; Full HD 1080p; DIGIC 5; Wide opening on all zoom, manual control aperture and shutter speed, ND filter, HS System, mini-HDMI port; HDR Mode, Display 3-inch PureColor II G, High-speed...

Battery Pack; Price

The Canon PowerShot G15 the newest addition to the G series of Canon, is an advanced point and shoot camera that is just full of surprises. It improves on many things when compared to the G12, at least on paper and we wonder if that actually translates into any real world performance.

Fast f/1.8-2.8 lens; Fast and accurate AF system reminiscent of Canon DSLRs; 1 cm minimum focussing distance for macro shots

Bulky design; Small 1/1.7-inch sensor; No bendable flash

Camera lacks many features that you can find on other cameras for half the price.

Good quality; Semi pro features; Good focusing

Read these below; A camera with lack of punch

Love this as a "carry around."
Sturdy build, nice screen, wonderful, fast 1.8 lens.
I just wish it had a larger sensor, but I'm guessing if it did Canon would be selling less G1Xes.

Fast/accurate auto-focus; Fast lens; Good in Low Light; Has a viewfinder; Nice Body Color; Short Lag Time; Small / Compact

Small Sensor

Disappointed by limited f stops i.e. max f/8 Should have provided with higher F stop number up to f22.

Easy To Use; Fast/accurate auto-focus; Good Image Quality; Good Image Stabilization; Good in Low Light; Large Clear LCD; Nice Body Color; Short Lag Time; Small / Compact

Limited Zoom

The enthusiast-focused Canon PowerShot G15 delivers excellent image quality, but lacks some features found in other top-end cameras. The G15 is the successor to the PowerShot G12 , a high-end compact camera that is now two years old.

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.

The Canon PowerShot G15 the newest addition to the G series of Canon, is an advanced point and shoot camera that is just full of surprises. It improves on many things when compared to the G12, at least on paper and we wonder if that actually translates into any real world performance.