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Canon G5 X MII vs Sony NEX-3

Portability
86
Imaging
55
Features
76
Overall
63
Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3 front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
55
Overall
54

Canon G5 X MII vs Sony NEX-3 Key Specs

Canon G5 X MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 61 x 46mm
  • Announced July 2019
  • Previous Model is Canon G5 X
Sony NEX-3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Updated by Sony NEX-C3
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Canon G5 X MII vs Sony NEX-3 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon G5 X MII vs Sony NEX-3, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the G5 X MII (20MP) and NEX-3 (14MP) and the G5 X MII (1") and NEX-3 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The G5 X MII was launched 9 years after the NEX-3 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon G5 X MII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the G5 X MII matches up versus the NEX-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G5 X MII over the Sony NEX-3

 G5 X MII NEX-3 
RevealedJuly 2019June 2010More modern by 111 months
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Canon G5 X MII

 NEX-3 G5 X MII 

Common features in the Canon G5 X MII and Sony NEX-3

 G5 X MII NEX-3 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement

Canon G5 X MII vs Sony NEX-3 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G5 X MII has got external measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3 has dimensions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G5 X MII vs Sony NEX-3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the G5 X MII and the NEX-3.

Canon G5 X MII vs Sony NEX-3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G5 X MII and NEX-3 is 86 and 89 respectively.

Canon G5 X MII vs Sony NEX-3 top view buttons comparison

Canon G5 X MII vs Sony NEX-3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G5 X MII and NEX-3.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G5 X MII featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Canon G5 X MII will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent G5 X MII should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G5 X MII vs Sony NEX-3 sensor size comparison

Canon G5 X MII vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G5 X MII vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Portrait photography highlights
Sony NEX-3 Portrait photography highlights
66
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
72
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Street photography information
Sony NEX-3 Street photography information
84
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
76
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G5 X MII
Sports photography with Sony NEX-3
65
silent mode (1/25,600s)
high fps (30.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
low battery pack (230 shots)
has no phase detect AF
52
decent megapixels (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Travel photography advice
Sony NEX-3 Travel photography advice
80
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
low battery pack (230 CIPA)
59
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Landscape photography advice
Sony NEX-3 Landscape photography advice
70
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low battery pack (230 per charge)
68
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G5 X MII
Vlogging with Sony NEX-3
80
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
27
supports face detect focus
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Canon G5 X MII vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G5 X MII and Sony NEX-3
 Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark IISony Alpha NEX-3
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Sony Alpha NEX-3
Class Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2019-07-09 2010-06-07
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 2.7 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/25600 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.50 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 340g (0.75 pounds) 297g (0.65 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 61 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 68
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.0
DXO Low light score not tested 830
Other
Battery life 230 images 330 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
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