90% – The G11 is DSLR-expensive, but you can’t fault the pictures it takes.

The G11 is an intimidating camera. Hand it to someone inexperienced and it’s likely they’ll hand it straight back. The top is scattered with dials controlling everything from the shooting mode, exposure compensation and even – unusually – ISO.
This is a double-edged sword. On the one hand it makes the G11 – already the biggest, heaviest camera here – about as user-friendly as a Boeing 747, at least for beginners. On the other hand, for photographers who understand the basics, it makes setting up a shot and compensating for different subjects and lighting conditions an absolute snap.

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Far out Photographic explains why he likes the Canon G11:
First is the overall image quality, especially up to ISO 800. This makes this particular camera a great backup to an SLR and an all-around do-it-all point-and shoot. Forget about no HD video. You’re not going to shoot the next epic thriller on any point-and-shoot on HD and your parents or grandparents aren’t going to care if Bobby is jumping out of the screen or not.

The second reason I like this camera is it’s feel. It’s solid and heavy. The ergonomics are great. All the necessary controls are right there, without needing to go to the menu, especially the exposure compensation wheel on the top left of the body.

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