The Canon Powershot G9 steps up from where last years' G7 fell short -now with RAW power!
Add a 12.1megapixel sensor, face detection technology, 3” LCD screen, ISO1600, 6x optical zoom and you're well on the way to a decent compact.
Where it truly excels, however, is with the inclusion of a hot shoe for use with compatible flash - including Canon's Speedlite ST-E2 wireless flash transmitter. Combine that with a fully manual mode and a lens capacity of f/2.8-4.8 provides the opportunity for taking some exceptionally advanced images this side of a DSLR.
Available September, RRP £429.