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help to decide

Started Jun 3, 2015 | Discussions thread
OzarkAggie Senior Member • Posts: 2,153
Re: help to decide

I think the G7x might be your best bet. Since you only shoot Auto & Scenes your primary interest would seem to be snapshots to be viewed on the web, or in small prints.

At the risk of being pilloried I think you should consider that camera has the wide angle you want - 24mm - and you can extend your telephoto to 400mm using digital zoom.

The downside is that using digital zoom involves interpolation, a calculated enlargement, or reduced resolution, and the result may be softer depending on the subject. Not good for landscape but okay for people.

The reality is that you probably won't notice it. 20mp is a lot of resolution - poster sized resolution - so even an 8x10 won't look bad.

It will also fit in your pocket, or into a belt holster (my preference). With a holster the camera is protected and you can carry an extra battery or two.

Last word: Nothing really beats having the camera in hand. Make sure it feels comfortable or at least adaptable.

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