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Mina J
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Re: Compacts and dust on the sensor (again) - is it time to go mirrorless?
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LorneBMT wrote:
Hey there,
That's two high-end compacts, two cameras with dust-on-the-sensor issues.
First it was my Canon S95 (though I found a guy who was able to fix it for not too much money), and just recently, my g9x II (Canon's asking $400 CDN for repair, which hardly seems worth it).
So it looks like it's time for a new camera, and I'm trying to decide which route to go.
The case for sticking with the Canon g series is the size, particularly of the g9x II, which fits so easily in a pocket.
The case for going mirrorless is the repeated experience with dust, and the potential for having a camera that can do more than a compact.
Wondering about any thoughts you might have on that, and also on this...is there something in between that you would recommend? Let's say a compact that might not quite fit in a pocket but would easily fit on a belt? Similarly, any mirrorless cameras also light enough to fit on a belt that you'd recommend?
Thanks,
LBMT
I don't know if you would be interested in a Sony compact but can show you a comparison in size between two Canons and the Sony RX100VII. I've kept my Canons for many years and think my daughter still has the S95.
The Sony is obviously larger, thicker, and weighs more. However I've been very pleased with the performance and size. I've carried it in a fitted case (see below) with a wrist strap. But also carried it in a Lowepro case with a belt loop (see below). I've used neck straps as well. I spend time in the Sony forum and haven't heard of anyone having dust problems to my knowledge.
Sony has several series in the RX100. The 7 is the newest. However there are other compacts to consider. Not as many as in the past with cell phones taking over the compact market to a great degree. I'm not very knowledgeable about mirrorless yet
Hope this helps some,
Mina




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