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Quick facts

Full name: Canon PowerShot G10

Original position: Compact fixed-lens camera with a small sensorProduction status: Production status not verified
Regional aliases
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Editorial guidance, not a verified specificationWhy it is still searched

Canon PowerShot G10 is still searched because older compact cameras interest collectors, second-hand buyers, and photographers seeking a period digital look.

Core specifications

Release year
2008 · Released about 18 years ago
Sensor
7.53 × 5.64 mm CCD
Effective resolution
14.7 MP
Lens
28 - 140 mm
Zoom
5×
Weight
350 g
Battery
Lithium-Ion NB-7L rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Storage
SDHC, Secure Digital
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Who it may suit

May suit collectors, casual daylight shooting, or photographers intentionally seeking an older digital-camera look.

What to check before buying used

The checks below are editorial guidance. Verify the individual camera and seller information before buying.

  • Inspect the body, screen, doors, seals, and tripod socket for impact or moisture damage.
  • Test every button, dial, flash, screen, and viewfinder.
  • Photograph a plain bright surface to check for sensor dust, dead pixels, or damage.
  • Test focus and zoom across the full range; check the lens for haze, fungus, scratches, and errors.
  • Confirm the battery holds charge and that a compatible charger is included or available.
  • Test a supported memory card and inspect the card slot for bent pins or read errors.
  • Inspect the battery compartment and contacts for leakage or corrosion.

Sensor metrics

Diagonal
9.41 mm

Sensor diagonal

√(7.53² + 5.64²) = 9.41 mm

Calculated from sensor width and height using the Pythagorean theorem.

Surface area
42 mm²

Sensor surface area

7.53 × 5.64 ≈ 42 mm²

A larger area usually offers more space to collect light, though image quality also depends on sensor generation.

Pixel pitch
1.7 µm

Pixel pitch

7.53 ÷ 4,430 × 1000 = 1.7 µm

Pixel pitch is the distance between the centers of adjacent pixels. This result assumes square pixels.

Pixel area
2.89 µm²

Pixel area

1.7² = 2.89 µm²

Theoretical pixel area is the square of pixel pitch and does not subtract physical gaps between pixels.

Pixel density
34.61 MP/cm²

Pixel density

14.7 MP ÷ 42 mm² ≈ 34.61 MP/cm²

Higher density means more pixels per unit area. It does not represent image quality on its own.

Actual sensor size

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7.53 × 5.64 mm

Full specifications

Imaging

Effective pixels
14.7 MP
Total pixels
15 MP
Sensor
7.53 × 5.64 mm CCD
Calculated resolution
4,430 × 3,318
Maximum image
4,416 × 3,312
Crop factor
4.6

Exposure & viewing

ISO
80–1,600
Viewfinder
Optical viewfinder
Display
3 in / 461,000 dots
Lens mount
Fixed lens

Video & storage

Maximum video
—
Storage media
SDHC, Secure Digital
Battery
Lithium-Ion NB-7L rechargeable battery Li-ion battery

Body

Weight
350 g
Dimensions
109 × 78 × 46 mm
Release year
2008

Canon Camera Museum

Aperture Priority
Yes
Battery
Lithium-Ion NB-7L rechargeable battery
Brand
Canon
Built In Flash
✓
Crop Factor
4.6
Depth Of Field
simulate →
Digital Zoom
Yes
Dimensions
109 x 78 x 46 mm
Effective Megapixels
14.70
Exposure Compensation
±2 EV (in 1/3 EV steps)
External Flash
✓
Focal Length 35mm Equiv
28 - 140 mm
Gps
—
Hdmi
—
Iso
Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Macro Focus Range
1 cm
Manual Focus
✓
Max Aperture
f2.8 - f4.5
Max Aperture 35mm Equiv
f12.9 - f20.7
Max Image Resolution
4416 x 3312
Max Shutter Speed
1/1400 sec
Metering
Centre weighted, Evaluative, Spot
Min Shutter Speed
15 sec
Model
PowerShot G10
Normal Focus Range
40 cm
Optical Zoom
5x
Raw Support
—
Screen Resolution
461,000 dots
Screen Size
3"
Sensor Resolution
4438 x 3312
Sensor Size
1/1.7" (~ 7.53 x 5.64 mm)
Sensor Type
CCD
Shutter Priority
Yes
Storage Types
SDHC, Secure Digital
Total Megapixels
15.00
Usb
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Video Capture
—
Viewfinder
Optical (tunnel)
Weight
350 g
White Balance Presets
6
Wireless
—
Year
2008

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