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Note: This camera was first sold in Jun 2003. It has been replaced by the Canon G9.
Canon PowerShot G5
Canon PowerShot G5
D
HQ Grade: D
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
  • 4 out of 5
"No Purple Noise"
  • 4 out of 5
"The more I use it, the more I like it."
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Canon PowerShot G5 Details

Editors' Comments

The Canon PowerShot G5 receives consistent complaints about its images from professional reviewers and owners alike. While the G5 offers higher resolution and a longer zoom than the G3, many reviewers claim that persistent image noise and purple fringing makes the G3 a better alternative. Despite these complaints, however, the camera's overall performance gets good reviews.

Canon G5 Specifications

  • 5.0 megapixels (effective)
  • 4x optical zoom/4x digital zoom
  • auto and manual focus
  • program and manual exposure
  • JPEG and RAW file format
  • ISO range 50 - 400
  • proprietary Lithium-Ion battery
  • movie mode with sound

Product Information

Manufacturer Canon
Part Number 8398A020AA
UPC 00013803024449
Release Date Jun 17, 2003

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