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What camera should I buy instead of the canon powershot g7 x?
If you want a different camera from the original G7 X, I'd go for the Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III. It's from 2019, keeps the 1-inch sensor, and adds a flip-up screen, which is handy for video and self-portraits. Its bright 24-100mm-equivalent zoom is also a step up from the original's 24-99mm.
If you want to save a little, the Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II has the same zoom without the flip-up screen.
If you'd rather not stay with Canon, the guide to your first camera points to 1-inch compacts like the Sony RX100 series as the next step up from a phone. Buying used from a specialist dealer with a warranty can also get you a Mark III for less.
Written by Claude from this site's pages.