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Sony G3 Alternatives

The G3 comes in at #169 out of 261 in Small Sensor Compact cameras. Here is a quick guide of the G3.

10MP 1/2.3" 185 grams 35-140mm (f3.5-10.0)
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front thumbnailportrait26street56sports23travel50landscape36vlogging27
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
above average min ISO (80)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
built in zoom lens (35-140mm 4.0 x zoom)
has built in flash
can't use external flash
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have phase detect AF
doesn't have RAW files

Below are a few of the alternatives to the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 ordered by their total rating. You are able to look at a detailed review of every camera or a comparison with the Sony G3 by using the urls at the bottom of every camera card. You can also press on the image to take a look at a visual comparison or click here to view them all side by side.

#1 Fujifilm X30
12MP 2/3" 423 grams 28-112mm (f2.0-2.8)
Fujifilm X30 front thumbnailportrait47street64sports52travel62landscape58vlogging34
Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
above average min ISO (100)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
built in zoom lens (28-112mm 4.0 x zoom)
exports RAW files
display isn't selfie friendly
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
missing headphone socket
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#2 Nikon P7800
12MP 1/1.7" 399 grams 28-200mm (f2.0-4.0)
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front thumbnailportrait46street64sports43travel68landscape58vlogging75
Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51
above average min ISO (80)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
built in zoom lens (28-200mm 7.1 x zoom)
exports RAW files
doesn't have phase detect AF
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
missing headphone socket
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#3 Nikon P7700
12MP 1/1.7" 392 grams 28-200mm (f2.0-4.0)
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front thumbnailportrait46street64sports43travel65landscape54vlogging75
Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50
above average min ISO (80)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
built in zoom lens (28-200mm 7.1 x zoom)
exports RAW files
doesn't have phase detect AF
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
missing headphone socket
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#4 Olympus XZ-2 iHS
12MP 1/1.7" 346 grams 28-112mm (f1.8-2.5)
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front thumbnailportrait46street66sports43travel61landscape55vlogging36
Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
67
Overall
49
above average min ISO (100)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
built in zoom lens (28-112mm 4.0 x zoom)
exports RAW files
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have phase detect AF
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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#5 Casio EX-10
12MP 1/1.7" 384 grams 28-112mm (f1.8-2.5)
Casio Exilim EX-10 front thumbnailportrait42street67sports43travel65landscape58vlogging33
Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
above average min ISO (80)
boasts focus by touch
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
built in zoom lens (28-112mm 4.0 x zoom)
can't use external flash
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have phase detect AF
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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#6 Samsung EX2F
12MP 1/1.7" 294 grams 24-80mm (f1.4-2.7)
Samsung EX2F front thumbnailportrait42street68sports31travel66landscape53vlogging71
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
above average min ISO (80)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
built in zoom lens (24-80mm 3.3 x zoom)
exports RAW files
doesn't have phase detect AF
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
missing headphone socket
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#7 Canon G16
12MP 1/1.7" 356 grams 28-140mm (f1.8-2.8)
Canon PowerShot G16 front thumbnailportrait48street58sports43travel64landscape58vlogging33
Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
above average min ISO (80)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
built in zoom lens (28-140mm 5.0 x zoom)
exports RAW files
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have phase detect AF
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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#8 Fujifilm X20
12MP 2/3" 353 grams 28-112mm (f2.0-2.8)
Fujifilm X20 front thumbnailportrait46street58sports52travel60landscape55vlogging31
Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
above average min ISO (100)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
built in zoom lens (28-112mm 4.0 x zoom)
exports RAW files
display isn't selfie friendly
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
missing headphone socket
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#9 Pentax MX-1
12MP 1/1.7" 391 grams 28-112mm (f1.8-2.5)
Pentax MX-1 front thumbnailportrait42street65sports43travel61landscape55vlogging33
Portability
84
Imaging
37
Features
60
Overall
46
above average min ISO (100)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
built in zoom lens (28-112mm 4.0 x zoom)
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have phase detect AF
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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