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So I got a G5X Mk2 - My thoughts

Started Mar 20, 2022 | Discussions thread
Luis Gabriel Photography
Luis Gabriel Photography Senior Member • Posts: 2,607
Re: So I got a G5X Mk2 - My thoughts
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Juggernaut122 wrote:

Pitman100 wrote:

I think this comparison here is better:

Which has the best lens? Sony RX100 VII vs Canon G5 X II vs Canon G7 X III: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

Interesting that if you step down the Canon G5xii at the same focal length and aperture the images look basically as sharp to me.
And in the two weeks I had the RX100VI, it will tell you it was not too easy to get a shot without handshake when zoomed in & I have pretty steady hands.

You must have a defective RX100 because mine is VERY easy to shoot at 200mm without any handshake issues (I have the VII but its pretty much the same for this matter).
When Canon announced the G5X 2 I was intrigued because I wanted more than 70mm range but with EVF but I was very disappointed with it. Not only the AF pales in comparison to the RX100 VII but also the lens was all across less sharp and of course the Sony has extra advantages like better 4k video and the mic which now I use often.

One thing I would say in favor of the Canon is that if your primary goal is taking static pose portraits with blurry backdrops with a small camera, the Canon may be a better choice as it will create smoother bokeh with its faster lens. Other than that, the vii is the superior camera.
And before I am called a Sony fanb0y, I moved from Sony to Canon R5 for my professional work as I found the R5 to be amazing..my favorite all time camera. But when it comes to the RX100 VII there is simply no comparison (same for the rx10 iv).
We need more competition to get better prices.

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Canon EOS R5 Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM | A Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM Art Sony RX10 IV Nikon Coolpix P950 +2 more
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