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G7X Mark III vs Smartphone

Started Aug 18, 2019 | Discussions thread
Mark B.
Mark B. Forum Pro • Posts: 29,748
Re: G7X Mark III vs Smartphone
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Hublot wrote:

Hi everyone, i am planning to do more photography and am considering to buy the G7X Mark III vs a new smartphone.

I already have a working phone so its more for photography.

But i am wondering, with Smartphones photo quality nowadays, is a compact camera like the G7 relevant anymore?

Absolutely.

Specially when compared to phones that is marketed as high photo quality smartphones like the Pixel and P30 Pro.

IQ is still not going to be as good as a compact with a 1" sensor, particularly in lower light levels.  And while there are accessory add-on lenses for smartphones, they won't be as good as the zoom on the G7x iii.

Many of the videos i found were of older models of cameras or smartphones.

Is there any comparison for the latest gear that can show if a dedicated camera still provides better quality these days? Or any insights or experiences to share?

You could peruse the samples provided here, and then look for sample photos from the smartphones you're looking at.

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