Canon PowerShot G10 ups the ante, 14.7Mp with Digic IV sensor

Canon rolls out its top of the line compact digicam Powershot G10, which replaces the G9 with In-house Digiv IV image sensor featuring a 10 megapixel 1/1.7" CCD type sensor , optical shift sensor, and a new 5x optical zoom range of 28-140mm (35mm equiv). Amateur and professional photographer looking for a backup or walk-around digital compact camera would loves the new Powershot has to offer . The Powershot G10 is scheduled to ship in October with estimated selling price of $499.

Digic IV image processor with 14.7 Megapixel CCD sensor

Movie mode with 640 x 480 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 160 x 120 @ 15fps

5x wide-angle (28mm) optical zoom lens with optical Image Stabilizer

ISO sensitivity Auto, high iso auto, 800-1600

Support SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus , HC MMCplus compatible

Targets all the main causes of blur with High ISO Auto, optical

Image Stabilizer, Motion Detection Technology and Auto ISO shift

Great people shots with improved Face Detection AF/AE/FE/WB plus

Face Select & Track and FaceSelf-Timer

3.0" PureColor LCD II (461k dots resolution) with wide viewing angle and optical viewfinder

i-Contrast boosts brightness and retains detail in dark areas

26 shooting modes with manual control and custom settings

Accessories include tele-converter, Speedlite flashes and waterproof case

[via Canon]