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Preface: I'm a fan of the G1X -- I use it as my travel camera (I fly int'l a lot), and I have taken many pictures that I like. More often than not I find I'm grabbing it even when I could grab my 5d2, as I value the pocketability. I'm also happy with the image quality, and find the flip out / up / around handy (I don't use the optical VF; my glasses make it hard to see through).
That said, the camera has some limitations that have begun to frustrate me -- focus isn't great in lower light, f2.8 at the wide end is limiting, and close-ups are impossible. More reach would be nice too. Nothing I read about the g1x mk2 made me think I'd like it better, so I never considered it. From what I then read when the g7x mkII was announced, that one might offer improvements in some of the specific places I'm frustrated, but reviews are mixed. My concern is it may be a noticeable step back in IQ given the smaller sensor and heavier in-camera processing.
So, given all that, my question: is there anything on the market that I should consider now other than those 2, or do I wait for the inevitable g1x mkiii? I'm a fan of Canon and understand their interface, but would consider jumping brands if the camera makes sense. Has anyone else gone from a g1x to a g7x mk2?
Thanks for any advice.
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