Help me decide between Minolta Hi-Matic 9 and Canonet QL19

[pquser]

had both...used both...dumped the minolta.....enough said.

pquser

[Suzie Place]

The Canonet will handle much better and is probably more solidly built. The Hi-Matic 9 will pull in more light. I need the light, so I prefer the Minolta Hi-Matic 9. I use it without a battery.