Given the success of Canon's highly acclaimed G Series, it's no surprise that ambitious photographers have been eagerly anticipating the next model in its evolution. The wait has paid off handsomely with the introduction of the PowerShot G9. In image quality and functionality, the G9 stands above the competition with 12.1 megapixels of resolution, a 6x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer, and RAW mode for the ultimate in creative control. Sophisticated design and high-quality construction complement the technology and make the G9 a camera to be reckoned with.
Digital Camera
Product Features:
The PowerShot Powerhouse: A class-leading 12.1 Megapixel digital camera with unique Canon DIGIC III Image Processor, 6x Optical Zoom and Optical Image Stabilizer.
Full range of shooting and recording modes including JPEG + RAW for the ultimate in creative control.
Optical viewfinder plus large high-quality 3.0-inch PureColor LCD II screen for bright, accurate color with greater viewing from a wider angle and with an anti-glare, anti-scratch coating.
Genuine Canon Face Detection Technology sets the focus, exposure and flash automatically, leaving you free to compose a group, capture an unguarded moment, or coax the perfect smile. Plus the new Face Selector Button lets you select the primary face.
Compatible with a wide range of accessories including EOS Speedlites, Canon supplementary lenses and a waterproof case.
Print/Share Button for easy direct printing and downloading, plus ID Photo Print and Movie Print with select PIXMA Photo Printers, CP and SELPHY Compact Photo Printers.
Product Specifications:
Type of Camera
Type of Camera
Compact digital still camera with built-in flash, 6x Optical / 4x Digital / 24x Combined Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer System
Image Capture Device
Type
12.1 Megapixel, 1/1.7 inch type Charge Coupled Device (CCD)
Total Pixels
Approx. 12.4 Megapixels
Effective Pixels
Approx. 12.1 Megapixels
Lens
Focal Length
7.4-44.4mm f/2.8-4.8 (35mm film equivalent: 35-210mm)
Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; FE lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro, Second-curtain synchro
Flash Range
1.0-13 ft./30cm-4.0m (W), 1.6-8.2 ft./50cm-2.5m (T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto)
Recycling Time
12 sec. or less (battery voltage=7.4V)
Flash Exposure Compensation
+/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
Shooting Specifications
Shooting Modes
Auto, P, Av, Tv, M, C1, C2, Special Scene (Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Sports, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, Indoor, ISO 3200, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot, Color Accent, Color Swap), Stitch Assist, Movie
SD/SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, MMC Plus Card, HC MMC Plus Card
File Format
Design rule for camera file system, DPOF Version 1.1
Image Compression
Normal, Fine, SuperFine, RAW
JPEG Compression Mode
Still Image: Exif 2.2 (JPEG) Movie: AVI (Image: Motion JPEG; Audio: WAVE (Monaural))
Number of Recording Pixels
Still Image: 4,000 x 3,000 (Large), 3,264 x 2,448 (Medium 1), 2,592 x 1,944 (Medium 2), 1,600 x 1,200 (Medium 3), 640 x 480 (Small), 4,000 x 2,248 (Widescreen) Movie: 1024 x 768 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps/30 fps LP), 640 x 480 (2 hours at 0.5 fps/1 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) available up to 4GB or 60 minutes, 160 x 120 (3 minutes at 15 fps)
Number of Recordable Images
Large (L)
Medium 1 (M1)
Medium 2 (M2)
SF
F
N
SF
F
N
SF
F
N
File Size (KB)
5,208
3,084
1,474
3,436
2,060
980
2,503
1,395
695
32MB
5
9
20
8
14
30
11
21
42
SDC-128M
23
39
82
35
59
123
49
87
173
SDC-512MSH
91
155
321
139
231
479
190
339
671
Medium 3 (M3)
Small (S)
Widescreen (W)
RAW
SF
F
N
SF
F
N
SF
F
N
RAW
+JPEG
File Size (KB)
1,002
558
278
249
150
84
3,903
2,311
1,105
17,076
20,160
32MB
30
53
102
114
177
278
7
12
27
1
1
SDC-128M
121
217
411
460
711
1,118
31
53
109
6
5
SDC-512MSH
471
839
1,590
1,777
2,747
4,317
122
206
425
27
23
Time of Recordable Movies
Standard, Color Accent, Color Swap
High Resolution
Compact
Time Lapse
640 x 480
320 x 240
1,024 x 768
160 x 120
640 x 480
30 fps
30 fps LP
30 fps
15 fps
15 fps
1 sec. interval
2 sec. interval
Movie size (KB/sec.)
1,963
1,003
703
1,963
131
64
32
32MB
14"
28"
40"
14"
3' 15"
7' 45"
15' 30"
SDC-128M
1' 01"
1' 55"
2' 42"
1' 01"
13' 02"
31' 45"
63' 30"
SDC-512MSH
3' 57"
7' 30"
10' 29"
3' 57"
50' 21"
123' 30"
247' 00"
Note: N=Normal F=Fine SF=SuperFine Storage Capacity varies depending on camera settings. This data is estimated from Canon's standard shooting conditions. Figures for Movie Mode represent total capacity of the particular media.
Playback Specifications
Playback Modes File
Still Image: Single, Magnification (approx. 2x-10x), Jump, Auto Rotate, Rotate, Resume, My Colors, My Category, Histogram, Index (9 thumbnails), Sound Memos, Slide Show, Red-eye Correction, RAW playback, Resize, Image Inspection Tool Movie: Normal Playback, Special Playback, Editing
Erasing Specifications
Erase Modes
Still Image: single image, select by date, select by category, select by folder, all images Movie: part of movie, all of movie
Interfaces
Computer Interface
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B jack)
Video Out
NTSC/PAL
Audio Out
Monaural
Other
SD Memory card slot; direct connection to Canon CP and SELPHY Compact Photo Printers, PIXMA Photo Printers and PictBridge-compatible printers via camera's USB 2.0 Hi-Speed cable
* LCD screen on. The above figures comply with CIPA testing standards and apply when fully-charged batteries are used.
Playback Time
Approx. 300 min. (NB-2LH)
Physical Specifications
Operating Temperature
32-104°F/0-40°C
Operating Humidity
10-90%
Dimensions (W x H x D)
4.19 x 2.83 x 1.67 in. / 106.4 x 71.9 x 42.5mm
Weight
Approx. 11.29 oz. / 320g (camera body only)
The PowerShot Powerhouse: A class-leading 12.1 Megapixel digital camera with unique Canon DIGIC III Image Processor, 6x Optical Zoom and Optical Image Stabilizer.
Full range of shooting and recording modes including JPEG + RAW for the ultimate in creative control.
Optical viewfinder plus large high-quality 3.0-inch PureColor LCD II screen for bright, accurate color with greater viewing from a wider angle and with an anti-glare, anti-scratch coating.
Genuine Canon Face Detection Technology sets the focus, exposure and flash automatically, leaving you free to compose a group, capture an unguarded moment, or coax the perfect smile. Plus the new Face Selector Button lets you select the primary face.
Compatible with a wide range of accessories including EOS Speedlites, Canon supplementary lenses and a waterproof case.
Print/Share Button for easy direct printing and downloading, plus ID Photo Print and Movie Print with select PIXMA Photo Printers, CP and SELPHY Compact Photo Printers.
PowerShot G9 body
Lithium Battery Pack NB-2LH
Battery Charger CB-2LW
MMC Plus Card MMC-32MH
Neck Strap NS-DC6
Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM
USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
AV Cable AVC-DC300
Type of Camera
Type of Camera
Compact digital still camera with built-in flash, 6x Optical / 4x Digital / 24x Combined Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer System
Image Capture Device
Type
12.1 Megapixel, 1/1.7 inch type Charge Coupled Device (CCD)
Total Pixels
Approx. 12.4 Megapixels
Effective Pixels
Approx. 12.1 Megapixels
Lens
Focal Length
7.4-44.4mm f/2.8-4.8 (35mm film equivalent: 35-210mm)
Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; FE lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro, Second-curtain synchro
Flash Range
1.0-13 ft./30cm-4.0m (W), 1.6-8.2 ft./50cm-2.5m (T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto)
Recycling Time
12 sec. or less (battery voltage=7.4V)
Flash Exposure Compensation
+/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
Shooting Specifications
Shooting Modes
Auto, P, Av, Tv, M, C1, C2, Special Scene (Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Sports, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, Indoor, ISO 3200, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot, Color Accent, Color Swap), Stitch Assist, Movie
SD/SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, MMC Plus Card, HC MMC Plus Card
File Format
Design rule for camera file system, DPOF Version 1.1
Image Compression
Normal, Fine, SuperFine, RAW
JPEG Compression Mode
Still Image: Exif 2.2 (JPEG) Movie: AVI (Image: Motion JPEG; Audio: WAVE (Monaural))
Number of Recording Pixels
Still Image: 4,000 x 3,000 (Large), 3,264 x 2,448 (Medium 1), 2,592 x 1,944 (Medium 2), 1,600 x 1,200 (Medium 3), 640 x 480 (Small), 4,000 x 2,248 (Widescreen) Movie: 1024 x 768 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps/30 fps LP), 640 x 480 (2 hours at 0.5 fps/1 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) available up to 4GB or 60 minutes, 160 x 120 (3 minutes at 15 fps)
Number of Recordable Images
Large (L)
Medium 1 (M1)
Medium 2 (M2)
SF
F
N
SF
F
N
SF
F
N
File Size (KB)
5,208
3,084
1,474
3,436
2,060
980
2,503
1,395
695
32MB
5
9
20
8
14
30
11
21
42
SDC-128M
23
39
82
35
59
123
49
87
173
SDC-512MSH
91
155
321
139
231
479
190
339
671
Medium 3 (M3)
Small (S)
Widescreen (W)
RAW
SF
F
N
SF
F
N
SF
F
N
RAW
+JPEG
File Size (KB)
1,002
558
278
249
150
84
3,903
2,311
1,105
17,076
20,160
32MB
30
53
102
114
177
278
7
12
27
1
1
SDC-128M
121
217
411
460
711
1,118
31
53
109
6
5
SDC-512MSH
471
839
1,590
1,777
2,747
4,317
122
206
425
27
23
Time of Recordable Movies
Standard, Color Accent, Color Swap
High Resolution
Compact
Time Lapse
640 x 480
320 x 240
1,024 x 768
160 x 120
640 x 480
30 fps
30 fps LP
30 fps
15 fps
15 fps
1 sec. interval
2 sec. interval
Movie size (KB/sec.)
1,963
1,003
703
1,963
131
64
32
32MB
14"
28"
40"
14"
3' 15"
7' 45"
15' 30"
SDC-128M
1' 01"
1' 55"
2' 42"
1' 01"
13' 02"
31' 45"
63' 30"
SDC-512MSH
3' 57"
7' 30"
10' 29"
3' 57"
50' 21"
123' 30"
247' 00"
Note: N=Normal F=Fine SF=SuperFine Storage Capacity varies depending on camera settings. This data is estimated from Canon's standard shooting conditions. Figures for Movie Mode represent total capacity of the particular media.
Playback Specifications
Playback Modes File
Still Image: Single, Magnification (approx. 2x-10x), Jump, Auto Rotate, Rotate, Resume, My Colors, My Category, Histogram, Index (9 thumbnails), Sound Memos, Slide Show, Red-eye Correction, RAW playback, Resize, Image Inspection Tool Movie: Normal Playback, Special Playback, Editing
Erasing Specifications
Erase Modes
Still Image: single image, select by date, select by category, select by folder, all images Movie: part of movie, all of movie
Interfaces
Computer Interface
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B jack)
Video Out
NTSC/PAL
Audio Out
Monaural
Other
SD Memory card slot; direct connection to Canon CP and SELPHY Compact Photo Printers, PIXMA Photo Printers and PictBridge-compatible printers via camera's USB 2.0 Hi-Speed cable
