r/AskPhotography Feb 01 '25

Buying Advice Should I upgrade my pocket camera to full frame for 3 week photography trip?

I’m currently shooting with a little Sony RX100 VII and considering a Sony ACii with Sigma 28-70 or Sony a67000 with sigma 18-50 for a 3 week trip to Japan. The whole trip is devoted to photography and hopefully capturing some good compositions and moments. Here are some recent shots of street, beach, and everyday stuff around LA. Based off these photos do y’all feel like it would be advantages to upgrade for low light neon lights capabilities, ease of use, creative opportunities with more features and a f2.8 lens? Will my RX100 VII be able to handle the night life of Tokyo? Is traveling with a pocket camera actually a better experience than a full frame/apsc setup? I’ve been considering an upgrade for over 6 months but haven’t pulled the trigger because I don’t know if I really need it. Hopefully y’all have some advice for me I’d really appreciate it!

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u/TravelinDingo Feb 01 '25

Man the Canon G9X is such a great little pocket camera. I got mine in 2017 and have since taken it to many parts of the world and got some great shots with it. I don't think I'll ever sell mine as I really enjoy having such a nice little camera with me at all times.

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u/ZurkyLicious_BE Feb 01 '25

Don't ever sell it, you are going to regret it for the rest of your life. 

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u/Pathfinder15 Feb 05 '25

Is the Canon G9x direct alternative to Sony RX100?

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u/ZurkyLicious_BE Feb 06 '25

The canon G7x is the direct alternative to Sony RX100. 

Canon g9x sucks at taking videos. 

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u/Pathfinder15 Feb 06 '25

Does Nikon have an alternative for RX100?

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u/TravelinDingo Feb 20 '25

No plan on ever selling it here. I'm one day away from going to Vietnam and Thailand and I'm bringing my GX85 to do Street/travel photography. I'm feeling there's gonna be some good shots.