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Am I the only one who perceives a massive IQ advantage for the G1X III over 1-inch models?

Started Jul 27, 2020 | Discussions thread
mouzhik
mouzhik Regular Member • Posts: 404
Re: Am I the only one who perceives a massive IQ advantage for the G1X III over 1-inch models?
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Och Elo wrote:

I own a G7XII and a G9X.

I recently had the opportunity to borrow a G1X III, and I feel like it has a massive IQ advantage over the G7XII. The lens itself seems better (maybe because it covers a smaller range), and the APS-C sensor just appears to have better DR and color acuity/depth. I like the bokeh quality from the G1XIII as well.

I mean the difference between a 1-inch sensor and APS-C is massive, but I've read so many reviews panning the G1X III and suggesting something like the G5X or G7X models may be better, but I just don't see it.

I own the G9X II and the G1X III... and I like and use them both.

Obviously there is an IQ advantage for the bigger sensor, but I wouldn't call it massive.

However, the G1X III has some features that its smaller brother lacks and which make it more user-friendly: fully articulated screen, view finder, better ergonomics, possibility to use filters, etc. That's why the IQ advantage should not be the only factor to take into account.

In a more general way, I notice that most people are too obsessed with the image quality of their camera(s) instead of setting store by quality of their pictures...

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