• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 36.00mm - 180.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/1.7 inch 43.3mm2
  • 14.7 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • Detailed specifications
  • Ricoh Caplio R50
  • Canon PowerShot G10
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Prices:    
Manufacturer URL: Manufacturer website Manufacturer website
Predecessor:   Canon G9
G9 vs G10
Successor:   Canon G11
G10 vs G11
General
Model Number: R50 G10
Alternate Model Number(s):    
Camera Format: Compact Mid-Sized
Currently Manufactured: No No
Retail Price: $250.00 $499.99
Street Price:   $449.95
Date Available: 2008-03-31 2008-10-15
Tripod Mount: No Yes
Weight: 4.1 oz (116 g) 14.1 oz (401 g)
includes batteries
Size: 3.8 x 2.2 x 0.9 in.
(97 x 56 x 23 mm)
4.3 x 3.1 x 1.8 in.
(109 x 78 x 46 mm)
Waterproof: No No
Waterproof Depth: n/a n/a
Image Sensor
Sensor Type: CCD CCD
Sensor Manufacturer:    
Effective Megapixels: 10.0 14.7
Sensor Format: 1/2.3 inch 1/1.7 inch
Sensor size: 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) 43.32mm2 (7.6mm x 5.7mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch: 1.69 microns 1.72 microns
Focal Length Multiplier: n/a n/a
Aspect Ratio: 4:3, 3:2 4:3, 16:9
Color Filter Type:   RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:    
Self-Cleaning: No No
Sensor shift image stabilization: No No
On-Sensor Phase Detect: No No
DxO Sensor Score:   37
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):   19.0
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):   10.0
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):   156
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3),
3648 x 2056 (7.5 MP, Other),
2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3),
2288 x 1712 (3.9 MP, Other),
1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3),
640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)
4416 x 3312 (14.6 MP, 4:3),
4416 x 2480 (11.0 MP, 16:9),
3456 x 2592 (9.0 MP, 4:3),
2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3),
1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3),
640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format: JPEG (EXIF v2.21) JPEG (EXIF 2.2), RAW CR2
Continuous-mode frames/second: n/a 1.4
Video Capture
Can take movies: Yes Yes
Movie Resolution: 640x480 (30)
320x240 (15)
640x480 (30)
320x240 (30)
Movie File Format: MOV (Quicktime) MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM)
Composite Video Out: Yes Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: Yes Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out: No
HD Video Connection:
Lens & Optics
Lens Mount: n/a n/a
Lens: Ricoh Zoom Lens Canon Zoom Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 36 - 180mm 28 - 140mm
Focal Length (actual): 6.3 - 31.5mm 6.1 - 30.5mm
Zoom Ratio: 5.00x 5.00x
Aperture Range: f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - ??? f/2.8 (W) / f/4.5 (T) - f/8
Integrated ND Filter: No Yes
Normal Focus Range: 40 cm to Infinity
15.7 in to Infinity
50 cm to Infinity
19.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range: 10 - 100 cm
3.9 - 39.4 in
1 - 50 cm
0.4 - 19.7 in
Filter Thread: n/a n/a
Thread Type: n/a n/a
Optical Image Stabilization: No Yes
Digital Zoom: Yes Yes
Digital Zoom Values: 4x Up to 4x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus: Yes Yes
Auto Focus Type: Multi AF (CCD method, 9-point range finder) / Spot AF (CCD method) Contrast Detect with Face Detection
Auto Focus Assist Light? No Yes
Manual Focus: Yes Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder: LCD Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type:   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: No Yes
Rear Display: Yes Yes
Rear Display Size (inches): 2.5 3.0
Rear Display Resolution: 230,000 dots 461,000 dots
Touchscreen: No No
Articulating Screen: No No
Tilt Swivel Screen: No No
Selfie Screen: No No
Max Playback Zoom: 57.0x 10.0x
Top Deck Display:
Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):    
Minimum ISO (native):    
ISO Settings: Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600. 3200 requires special scene mode
Auto ISO Mode: No Yes
White Balance Settings: Auto, Outdoors, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Manual Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Underwater, Custom1, Custom2
Shutter Speed Range: 1/2000 - 1 sec 1/4000 - 15 sec
Bulb Mode: No No
Exposure Compensation: +/- 1.8EV in 0.3EV steps +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes: 256-segment multi, center-weighted, spot Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot (center), Face Detect AE
Program Auto Exposure: Yes Yes
Aperture Priority: No Yes
Shutter Priority: No Yes
Full Manual Exposure: No Yes
Creative Exposure Modes: Auto, Sports, Portrait, Landscape, Night view portrait, Fireworks, Lamp, Still image with audio, Best shot, Face chaser, Cosmetic, Monochrome, Sepia, Contrast, Vivid Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Sports, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, Indoor, ISO 3200, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot, Color Accent, Color Swap), Stitch Assist
Self Timer: 2 or 10 seconds 1 - 30 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer): No  
High Resolution Composite: No No
Flash
Built-in Flash: Yes Yes
Flash Modes: Auto, Forced, Off, Red-eye reduction 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 Guide Number (ISO 100): n/a n/a
Flash Range Description: Wide: 40cm to 2.9m; Tele: 60cm to 1.8m 12 in.-15 ft./30cm-4.6m (W), 1.6-9.2 ft./50cm-2.8m (T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto)
Max Flash Sync:   1/500
Flash Exposure Compensation:   +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection: n/a Hot Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:    
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: SD / SDHC SD / SDHC
UHS Support:    
Other Memory:    
Dual Card Slots: No No
RAW Capture Support: No Yes
Uncompressed Format:   RAW CR2
Movie File Format: MOV (Quicktime) MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM)
Included Memory: 52.0 MB No memory included
Included Memory Type: built-in memory  
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi: No No
NFC: No No
Bluetooth: No No
Built-In GPS: No No
Microphone Jack: No No
Headphone Jack: No No
External Connections: USB 2.0 High Speed USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant: No Yes
DPOF Compliant: Yes Yes
Remote Control: No No
Remote Control Type:    
Connections (extended):   DC Input
Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):   2.15
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):   2.53
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):   Unlimited
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):   1.4
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):   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):   0.57 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):   0.67 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter Lag (manual focus):   0.303 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):   0.92 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):   0.068 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):    
Startup Time:   2.0 seconds
Play -> Record Time:   1.4 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:   10.2 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): 220 shots 400 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):    
Battery Life, Video:    
Battery Form Factor: 1 x proprietary DB-80 Proprietary NB-7L
Usable Battery Types: Lithium Ion rechargeable Lithium Ion rechargeable
Batteries Included: 1 x DB-80 Lithium Ion rechargeable 1 x Proprietary NB-7L Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): Yes Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:   Canon software suite
OS Compatibility:   Windows, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: Update to G9, with wide-angle 28-140mm lens, 14.7MP. New DIGIC 4 Image Processor improves Face Detection, adds Servo AF, Face Detection Self-Timer and Intelligent Contrast Correction.