Canon G1X Mk1

Is a 2nd hand Canon G1x mk1 for under £200 [$260] a good choice or are
there
more recent cameras at the price that would be better. Its not good for
macro
i understand and its battery thirsty but the deal includes 4. The other
alternative i was looking at, was Canon G12 but its £250. It doesnt have
such a big sensor and less mp but is lighter more pocketable and user
friendly.
Is there much diff in image quality between them? There should be, but
in practice many seem to say not much.
thanks
Mike