Canon A1300 vs Sony G3

Lets take a closer look at the Canon A1300 versus Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and G3 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was released 3 years later than the G3 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the A1300 scores vs the G3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A1300 Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A1300 offers external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Sony G3 has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the A1300 against the G3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1300 and G3 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1300 and G3.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon A1300 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer A1300 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.