What aspects of the G95 make you like it more than the G9?
For me the biggest thing was size and weight. My breaking point was when I took the G9 and G85 with me on a photo heavy vacation (trains in West Virginia). I had intended the G85 as my backup body. Instead I found myself with the G85 in my hand and the G9 in the bag. By the end of the trip the G9 was left in the room and I only had the G85 with me. It is just more comfortable for me to shoot with, especially when shooting all day. I ordered a G95 and sold the G9 shortly after the trip.
The other thing that I prefer in the G85 and G95 over the G9 is the front dial. I know that this is subjective and some will prefer the dial on the G9. I like the dial surrounding the shutter button though.
Also carrying the G9 and G85 meant two different batteries types and chargers. Now with the G85, G95 combo I am just dealing with one battery type.
I also prefer the two dial controls (mode selection dials on top) on the G85 and G95. I didn‘t ever get comfortable with the stacked dual dial on the G9.
You didn’t ask but here is what I miss from the G9 in order of how badly I miss them:
1. Near focus/far focus assignable to buttons. That is what I assigned to the front functions buttons. I love that function for forcing the camera to pull focus on something close rather than something in the distance.
2. That beautiful viewfinder.
3. Pre-burst shooting in regular photo mode.
That’s it, not much on the wants list.
I don’t shoot much video so the 4K crop isn’t an issue for me. If you loved your G85 you know the feel of the camera. The G95 improves handling by getting the same rear wheel as the G9. The WB and ISO buttons are on the top of the camera freeing up the rear controller. They changed it from a 4 way controller to a dial. For me it makes a big difference.
That’s all I can think of at the moment but if you have any specific questions just ask.
Todd