Reviews of the Canon PowerShot G9 digital camera have been largely positive since its release in August of 2007. The 12.1 megapixel digital camera is similar to its predecessor, the Canon PowerShot G7, but boasts a larger LCD viewfinder, enhanced image processing, and RAW image format capture.

Wired Magazine was impressed with the photo and video quality and great durability while still being $100 less than its previous model.Wired Magazine: Review: Canon Powershot G9 (September 19, 2007) DigitalCameraReview.com says the G9 is as "good as it gets," and the added RAW Image Format capture is a plus to an already great camera.Digital Camera Review: Powershot G9 Review (October 9, 2007)

CNET reports distortion at the widest angle of viewing and is turned off by the lack of optical zoom when filming video.CNET: Canon PowerShot G9 (September 11, 2007) PopPhoto didn't see many changes to the design of the G9 when compared to the Canon PowerShot G7, and reported difficulty navigating the menus.PopPhoto: Camera Test: Canon PowerShot G9 (September, 2007)