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Upgrade from a g9x II (mostly with low light and bokeh in mind)?

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RLight Senior Member • Posts: 4,427
Re: Upgrade from a g9x II (mostly with low light and bokeh in mind)?

LorneBMT wrote:

Hey there,

I've been very happy with my g9x II (except for dust-in-sensor issues...thank you repair guy who only charged me $150 for a fix after Canon asked for $400). At the same time, I'm thinking about upgrading, mostly towards the end of improving low light and bokeh capability. But if there are other benefits too, I obviously wouldn't object. I use my cameras mostly for walking around and travel, so like to keep them light. Video isn't a great priority, though.

Any suggestions? I prefer the idea of staying in the Canon family, or maybe some other brand with comparable ergonomics. Think I'll steer clear of Sony, though (not knowing if I'd ever get my g9x II repaired, I got a used RX100 IV...outstanding camera, of course, but the interface makes me hesitant to grab it when I step out the door, and I expect to sell it).

I think this means the g5x II and the g7x II would be the leading candidates for me, but I'm all ears.

Thanks

LBMT

G5X II and G7X III, or G7X II. That's about it.

The only honorable mention? M6 II + EF-M 22mm f/2 STM, or M200 + EF-M 22mm f/2 STM. Those are small enough to supplant the G5x II or G7X II/III. Except, all the above, G5X II, G7X III, M200 + 22mm, they're all much bigger than the G9X II.

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Canon EOS M6 II Canon EOS R3 Canon EOS R50 Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Canon EF-M 15-45mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM +3 more
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