I am perfectly willing to pay $880 USD (B&H as of this morning) for a ‘regular’ G7X Mk III to replace mine when it eventually malfunctions. This is 35% more than my original purchase in 2021. The Anniversary Limited Edition contributes zero to the functionality of the camera and end results, unless an ego boost helps out in the process.
My experience with all the PowerShots I have owned is that something ‘mechanical’ happens after 30-40k shutter actuations. The shutter or IS gets ‘sticky,’ or the complex non-linear guides on the collapsing zoom/focus lens barrels get worn down and loose.
My count is ~30,750. How do I know? I have my file numbering set to ‘continuous’ and I don’t create new folders on the SD memory card. The file number rolls over from IMG_9999 to IMG_0001 and its done this three times already.