The PowerShot V Series Will Become Canon's New Line of Compact Cameras

I´ll second that! :)
So, when time comes to get a second small camera, I'll (generally speaking "we`ll") have great options :)
But with the 20mm F1.4 patent and this camera it already sounds like the couple of years are going to be expensive, especially since I do have plans to upgrade some other lenses and equipment :ROFLMAO:
 
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Equivalent field of view to 16-50mm, that's good. If compact cameras can expand their zoom range further, such as offering a 200mm lens, that could make them more competitive—although that's still just a fantasy. As you know ,some Chinese phone manufacturers have already launched devices with a 1-inch CMOS sensor with 24mm lens (35mm Equivalent).
 
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Now we're cooking!

All I want from this line is good autofocus. The G7X III is great for photos but the RX100 VII blows it out of the water in video and autofocus. I use the RX100 VII as my compact camera and the EVF, flash and zoom make it great for almost everything, but I can't stand the menus.
 
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What sensor format will it be?
That and the zoom range/lens spec would be my most desired information, before I'd start saving my money.

If I could make a wish:
Give me camera like the G7X MkIII, 1" sensor, latest sensor design, DPAF and AF like in the lower end bodies (R50), and the same lens, (or better, but 24-100 mm FF eq) as the Mk III has.
16-50mm (35mm Equivalent) is too short for me. If it was an APS-C sensor, than that would make me rethink.
 
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Does canon release patents for these type of bodies with built in lenses or only detachable lenses?

There have been patents with fixed lens designs in the past, they aren't very common though. What does come about more often is compact lens optical designs. Though not many since they stopped with the development. I would expect to start seeing some over the next bunch of months.
 
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Personally, I think going with a new designation is an unwise decision when so many people are hyping the G7XII currently.
Also I hope Canon doesn't make the same mistake like Panasonic with the ZS99 and doesn't give us a camera with mediocre sensor and lens. Keeping my fingers crossed that it'll be a real G7X successor.
 
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