Re: Image Quality: Is newer better?
averagjoe wrote:
For the record I also have a DSLR with a full complement of primary as well as zoom lenses, and am well aware of the benefits of larger sensors. But that's not the camera I'm looking to replace. Thus the interest in feedback about higher end P&S units.
Joe --
well then, i would say that maybe the G1x is for you! Well, as your tote-along Powershot replacement, and complement to your dSLR kit, and for when you don't need the flexibility of your lenses, flash system, etc., it would function well. You already have interchangeable lens flexibility, so m4/3s wouldn't buy you much, and you are accustomed to Powershot ergonomics.
I note that in their detailed review of the G1x DXO reports that the G1x's sensor has precisely the pixel-level performance of current Canon APS dSLRs. It is not quite the best of both worlds, however: it has Powershot ergonomics in all their glory, for better or worse (e.g., slow focus, dorky optical finder, forever shot-to-shot).
And . . . the economist in me begs to note that they are heavily discounted just now. A skoosh over $500 by my casual review; this Nikon shooter picked one up a month ago from Adorama for $400 (after rebate) . . . with a three year-old Pro9000 printer being remaindered . . .
What's not to like?
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PS In the interests of full disclosure, i note that mine will "go under the tree" so i haven't used it yet and don't know if i shall truly hate the G1x. However, i could NOT resist also buying a $30 cute-as-a-puppy brown leather case from Amazon that makes the kit look for all the world like a 50 year-old rangefinder. Crikey, i am a romantic . . .
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