i talked to a guy who had the G7 and thought it was GREAT! he said they didn't make it anymore but was sure the G9 would do even better. check the above link from keifer. jen
It has the same technical specs as my Canon PowerShot a650 IS. Only difference is that mine is cheaper and has a vari-angle screen that pops out and turns in any way you want.
thanks for the info on the a650. i wish i had known this. i did buy the camera and posted a pic (that i took with it) called arcadia beach, yesterday. jen