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I think it will be quite a while before there is a camera to beat the x100 - for what I like about it...
Let me explain. As JK says the xpro1 beats it in some ways, the N1 beats it in features, obviously the D3 beats it in some ways.
If you want a camera that will literally fit easily in your jacket pocket (or cargo pants) then the one with the best IQ is the x100. You have to zoom with your feet - think of it as a 35mm lens in your pocket. For me the only other choice would be the Leica X1 but this lacks a viewfinder and that got old very quickly. The hybrid viewfinder in the x100/xpro-1 is the most amazing new development ever!! You switch from EVF to Leica style VF with a switch ! You just have to get used to it to believe it.
I have been a nut for every new P&S dream camera every year, and every year, I quickly sold each CAnon G series on ebay before the price went down. I tried olympus, leica, and nikon ones...all fell short due to the small sensor (probably the best in the group was canon). I know the N1 has some pretty good reviews, but it is still in the small sensor camp and will eventually disappoint in my opinion.
If you know you will never want a print larger than 8x10 and never will need a serious crop done, then go for it, as you probably won't be able tell much difference, but if you want really low light capability, large stunning prints that you are used to with your Nikon dslr, go with the largest sensor you can get...
Cheers,
Tom
That sums it up very well Tom.
I decided NOT to go for the xpro1 because I felt it was turning into a bigger and bigger lump in the pocket.
I have found the combination of the X100 in my pocket and the D7000 with a 55-200 in my hand are an ideal walkaround, holiday combo.
Although a D800 may displace the D7000 in due course
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Eric