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| Prices: | ||
| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Canon G5
G5 vs G6 |
Canon G6
G6 vs G7 |
| Successor: |
Canon G7
G6 vs G7 |
Canon G9
G7 vs G9 |
| General | ||
| Model Number: | G6 | G7 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Compact | Mid-Sized |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $699.00 | $599.99 |
| Street Price: | ||
| Date Available: | 2004-09-30 | 2006-10-31 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: | 13.4 oz (380 g) | 11.3 oz (320 g) |
| Size: |
4.1 x
2.9 x
2.9 in. (105 x 73 x 73 mm) |
4.2 x
2.8 x
1.7 in. (106 x 72 x 43 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CCD | |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Unknown CCD | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 7.1 | 10.0 |
| 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: | 2.34 microns | 1.97 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | 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: |
3072 x 2304
(7.1 MP,
4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 3648 x 2048 (7.5 MP, 16:9), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2272 x 1704 (3.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG, RAW (with variable JPEG includ | JPEG (EXIF 2.2) |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
640x480 (15.00)
160x120 (0.00) |
1024x768 (15.00)
640x480 (30.00) 320x240 () |
| Movie File Format: | AVI (MotionJPEG / Mono WAV) | AVI (Motion JPEG) |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
| HD Video Out: | ||
| HD Video Connection: | ||
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
| Lens: | n/a | Canon Zoom Lens |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 35 - 140mm | 35 - 210mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 7.2 - 28.8mm | 7.4 - 44.4mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 4.00x | 6.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/2.0 (wide) / f/3.0 (tele) - f/8 | f/2.8 (W) / f/4.8 (T) - f/8 |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
5 -
50 cm 2.0 - 19.7 in |
1 -
50 cm 0.4 - 19.7 in |
| Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
| Thread Type: | Bayonet Mount | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4.1x | 4x |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | TTL AF (Continuous / Single) | 9-point TTL w/ face detection |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | Real-Image Optical Zoom | 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 | 2.5 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 118,000 dots | 207,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | ||
| Selfie Screen: | ||
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | 10.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 1600 | |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
| ISO Settings: | Auto (50 - 100), 50, 100, 200, 400 | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, *3200; * reduced resolution |
| Auto ISO Mode: | No | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom 1, Custom 2 | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Underwater, Custom |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 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 average, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | No | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Landscape, Night scene, Stitch Assist, Movie | Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Sports, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 1 - 30 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto with Red-Eye Reduction, Forced Red-Eye Reduction, Forced Flash (fill flash), Off | Auto, Auto w/ Red-Eye Reduction, Auto w/ Slow Synchro, Flash On, Flash On w/ Red-Eye Reduction, Flash On w/ Slow Synchro, Flash Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | 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 | Normal: 1.6-13 ft./50cm - 4.0m (W), 1.6-8.2 ft./50cm - 2.5m (T); Macro: 1-1.6 ft./30-50cm (W/T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto) |
| Max Flash Sync: | ||
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
| External Flash Connection: | Sync-terminals at accessory shoe | Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / CF2 | SD / SDHC |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | None | |
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW (with variable JPEG includ | |
| Movie File Format: | AVI (MotionJPEG / Mono WAV) | AVI (Motion JPEG) |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 1.1 | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | |
| Remote Control Type: | Infra-red | |
| Connections (extended): | DC In | DC input |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 1.93 | 1.54 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 2.44 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 4 | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 8 | Unlimited |
| 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): | 0.73 seconds | 0.54 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.78 seconds | 0.55 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.470 seconds | 0.230 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.077 seconds | 0.073 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 3.9 seconds | 1.5 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 2.2 seconds | 1.2 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 7.0 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 300 shots | 220 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary BP-511 / BP-511A / BP-512 / BP-514 | Proprietary NB-2LH or NB-2L |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable | Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary BP-511A Lithium Ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NB-2LH Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
| Internal Charging Supported: | ||
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | ZoomBrowser EX (PhotoRecord) / ImageBrowser, PhotoStitch, ArcSoft PhotoStudio, ArcSoft VideoImpression | ZoomBrowser EX, ImageBrowser, PhotoStitch, Remote Capture |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, MacOS | Windows, Mac OS |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Image stabilization is sensor shift type. ISO 3,200 only available in "IS0 3200" Scene mode at lower resolution (1600x1200). | |
