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Re: Upgrade from a g9x II (mostly with low light and bokeh in mind)?
LorneBMT wrote:
Chris222 - will definitely keep your endorsement of the g1x III in mind.
Swerky - I appreciate your comments about tripods as compensation for low light. I think the idea is still in play for me because, as I think about it, most of the low light photography that interests me is of pretty still subjects (sky, landscapes) and where blur occurs with other subjects, it could be effective.
Now here's something that amuses me...after having decided I don't like the ergonomics of the used RX100 IV I got and that I would simply sell it, I found it calling to me today, and I took it out to shoot this evening along with the g9x II, and I think we might be starting to get along. Still haven't checked out the respective image quality, so I'll be doing that. I did see another post somewhere from someone who said he had "tried to love" RX100s, but could never quite get there. Maybe I'll ultimately end up in the same camp.
To say this is a nice "problem" to have is an understatement of course.
Normally I'll say hey, if it makes you happy, the best camera is the one you have. Now where I'll overstep a bit, the G5X II uses the same sensor as the RX100IV, as does the G7X III. I'm gonna say if you are looking to "upgrade" the G5X II is a no-brainer.
I've owned the G1X III, have the G5X II, and am very familiar with the G9X II, in fact, I've thought about hunting me down one just to have something I can truly pocket. The G5X II, although you can, it's bulky. Dare I say the same applies to the G7X III.
Where I'll throw my spin on things, I've found over my usage of the G5X II, being pocketable can be overrated. I would rather with my shooting style have a G1X III or M6 II, slung, over my shoulder constantly. Now that isn't everyone's style. But, I find it both to be more powerful, and more convenient. Now, there are times you want to be discrete, G9X II or G5X II tick that box. But really, is that important, or is that my caring what others think?