• 1/1.8 inch 38.2mm2
  • 3.9 megapixels
  • 34.00mm - 102.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/1.8 inch 38.2mm2
  • 4.0 megapixels
  • 35.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • Detailed specifications
  • Canon PowerShot G2
  • Canon PowerShot G3
Links
Prices:    
Manufacturer URL: Manufacturer website
Canon PowerShot G2 webpage 		Manufacturer website
Canon PowerShot G3 webpage
Predecessor: Canon G1
G1 vs G2 		Canon G2
G2 vs G3
Successor: Canon G3
G2 vs G3 		Canon G5
G3 vs G5
General
Model Number: G2 G3
Alternate Model Number(s):    
Camera Format: Compact Compact
Currently Manufactured: No No
Retail Price: $799.00  
Street Price:    
Date Available: 2001-09-30 2002-10-31
Tripod Mount: Yes Yes
Weight: 18.1 oz (512 g)
includes batteries 		17.4 oz (494 g)
includes batteries
Size: 4.8 x 3.0 x 2.5 in.
(121 x 77 x 64 mm) 		4.7 x 2.7 x 3.0 in.
(120 x 69 x 77 mm)
Waterproof: No No
Waterproof Depth: n/a n/a
Image Sensor
Sensor Type:    
Sensor Manufacturer:    
Effective Megapixels: 3.9 4.0
Sensor Format: 1/1.8 inch 1/1.8 inch
Sensor size: 38.1976mm2 (7.18mm x 5.32mm) 38.1976mm2 (7.18mm x 5.32mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch: 3.16 microns 3.16 microns
Focal Length Multiplier: n/a n/a
Aspect Ratio: 4:3 4:3
Color Filter Type: RGB RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:    
Self-Cleaning: No No
Sensor shift image stabilization: No No
On-Sensor Phase Detect: No No
DxO Sensor Score:    
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):    
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):    
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):    
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 2272 x 1704 ( MP, 4:3),
1600 x 1200 ( MP, 4:3),
1024 x 768 ( MP, 4:3),
640 x 480 ( MP, 4:3) 		2272 x 1704 ( MP, 4:3),
1600 x 1200 ( MP, 4:3),
1024 x 768 ( MP, 4:3),
640 x 480 ( MP, 4:3)
Image File Format: JPEG, CCD-RAW JPEG, RAW
Continuous-mode frames/second: 2.5 2.3
Video Capture
Can take movies: Yes Yes
Movie Resolution: 320x240 (15.00)
160x120 		320x240 (15.00)
160x120
Movie File Format: AVI (MotionJPEG / Mono Wave) AVI (MotionJPEG / Mono WAV)
Composite Video Out: Yes Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: Yes Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder: Yes
HD Video Out:
HD Video Connection:
Lens & Optics
Lens Mount: n/a n/a
Lens: n/a n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 34 - 102mm 35 - 140mm
Focal Length (actual): 7 - 21mm 7.2 - 28.8mm
Zoom Ratio: 3.00x 4.00x
Aperture Range: f/2.0 (wide) / 2.5 (tele) - f/8.0 f/2.0 (wide) / f/3.0 (tele) - f/8
Integrated ND Filter: No No
Normal Focus Range: 70 cm to Infinity
27.6 in to Infinity 		50 cm to Infinity
19.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range: 6 - 70 cm
2.4 - 27.6 in 		4 - 46 cm
1.5 - 18.0 in
Filter Thread: 58.0mm n/a
Thread Type: Body Threads w/ adapter Bayonet Mount
Optical Image Stabilization: No No
Digital Zoom: Yes Yes
Digital Zoom Values: Up to 3.6x Up to 3.6x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus: Yes Yes
Auto Focus Type: Single/Continuous TTL AF TTL AF (Continuous / Single)
Auto Focus Assist Light? Yes Yes
Manual Focus: Yes Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder: Optical / LCD Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type: Real Image Real-Image Optical Zoom
Focus Peaking: No No
EVF Resolution: n/a n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):    
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):    
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder: Yes Yes
Rear Display: Yes Yes
Rear Display Size (inches): 1.8 1.8
Rear Display Resolution:    
Touchscreen: No No
Articulating Screen: No No
Tilt Swivel Screen:
Selfie Screen:
Max Playback Zoom: 6.0x 10.0x
Top Deck Display:
Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):    
Minimum ISO (native):    
ISO Settings: Auto (50, 100), 50, 100, 200, 400 Auto (50 - 150), 50, 100, 200, 400
Auto ISO Mode: No No
White Balance Settings: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom (Hold) Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom 1, Custom 2
Shutter Speed Range: 1/1000 - 15 sec 1/2000 - 15 sec
Bulb Mode: No No
Exposure Compensation: +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes: Evaluative, Center-weighted averaging, Spot (Center or AF Point) Evaluative, Center-weighted averaging, Spot (Center or AF Point)
Program Auto Exposure: Yes Yes
Aperture Priority: Yes Yes
Shutter Priority: Yes Yes
Full Manual Exposure: Yes Yes
Creative Exposure Modes: Panfocus, Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Color Effect (Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, B&W), Stitch Assist Portrait, Landscape, Night scene, Stitch Assist, Movie
Self Timer: 10 seconds 2 or 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):   Yes
High Resolution Composite: No No
Flash
Built-in Flash: Yes Yes
Flash Modes: Red-eye reduction auto, auto, Red-eye reduction on, on, off Auto, Auto with Red-Eye Reduction, Forced Red-Eye Reduction, Forced Flash (fill flash), Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): n/a n/a
Flash Range Description: 70 cm - 4.5 m (2.3 ft. - 14.8 ft.) wide, 70 cm - 3.6 m (2.3 ft. - 11.8 ft.) tele at ISO100 70 cm - 5.0 m (2.3 - 16.5 ft.) (W), 70 cm - 4.0 m (2.3 - 13.1 ft.) (T) at ISO 100
Max Flash Sync:    
Flash Exposure Compensation: +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection: Hotshoe (Speedlight 220EX, 380EX, 420EX, or 550EX, ring-light MR-14EX compatible) Sync-terminals at accessory shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:    
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: CF1 / CF2 CF1 / CF2
UHS Support:    
Other Memory: IBM Microdrive None
Dual Card Slots: No No
RAW Capture Support: Yes Yes
Uncompressed Format: CCD-RAW RAW
Movie File Format: AVI (MotionJPEG / Mono Wave) AVI (MotionJPEG / Mono WAV)
Included Memory:    
Included Memory Type:    
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi: No No
NFC:
Bluetooth: No No
Built-In GPS: No No
Microphone Jack: No No
Headphone Jack: No No
External Connections: USB 1.1 USB 1.1
PictBridge Compliant: No No
DPOF Compliant: Yes Yes
Remote Control: Yes Yes
Remote Control Type: Infra-red Infra-red
Connections (extended): DC In DC In
Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): 2.30 1.88
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): 3.70 2.50
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):    
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):    
Camera penalizes early shutter press?
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): 2.5 2.3
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):    
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):    
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):    
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):    
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):    
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): 1.30 seconds 0.94 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):    
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter Lag (manual focus): 0.550 seconds 0.440 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):    
Shutter Lag (prefocused): 0.090 seconds 0.100 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):    
Startup Time: 7.2 seconds 4.2 seconds
Play -> Record Time: 3.2 seconds 2.4 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:    
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):    
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):    
Battery Life, Video:    
Battery Form Factor: BP-511, BP-512 Proprietary BP-511 / BP-512
Usable Battery Types: Lithium Ion rechargeable Lithium Ion rechargeable
Batteries Included: BP-511 Lithium BP-511 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): Yes Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software: Adobe PhotoShop 5.0 LE, Apple QuickTime 5.0, ZoomBrowser EX 2.8 (PC), ImageBrowser 1.8 (Mac), PhotoRecord 1.2.4 (PC), PhotoStitch 3.1.3 (PC), PhotoStitch 3.1.2 (Mac), RAW Image Converter 1.1, RemoteCapture 2.0 Adobe PhotoShop 5.0 LE, Apple QuickTime 6.0, ZoomBrowser EX 4.0 (Win), 2.7 (Mac), PhotoRecord 1.6 (Win), PhotoStitch 3.1, File Viewer Utility 1.1, RemoteCapture 2.6
OS Compatibility: Windows, Mac OS As noted above
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: Has 3 manually selectable focusing points, uses center point by default. Enlarges image around focusing point when in manual focus mode for easier focusing. Minimum focusing distance at wide angle is 6cm / 2.4in, at telephoto 20cm / 7.9in. Shutter speeds longer than 1.3 seconds available in shutter priority or manual modes only. Shutter speeds of 1/1000 second at f/8 only, 1/800 at f/3.5 (wide) ~ f/5 (tele) to f/8, 1/640 at f/2.8 (wide) ~ f/3.5 (tele) to 4/8. Noise reduction applied at shutter speeds 1.3 seconds and longer. Has histogram feature in playback mode. Has auto exposure bracketing feature (three exposures in 0.3 to 2.0EV steps). In Auto ISO mode, camera selects between ISO 50 and ISO 100. Image captured 2 seconds after shutter button pressed when using remote control. Can be remotely controlled via USB connection. Can print directly to CP-10 photo printer. User-selectable languages (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Chinese and Japanese). Comes bundled with lens cap w/ strap, neck strap, BP-511 Li-Ion rechargeable battery (charges in-camera), AC adapter, remote control, 16MB CompactFlash card, USB and video cables, software CD and user guide. Optional accessories include BP-511 and BP-512 batteries, CR-560 car battery adapter, LA-DC58 conversion lens adapter, WC-DC58 0.8x wide converter, TC-DC58 1.5x tele converter, 250D close-up lens and SC-PS700 soft case.