Canon G5 X MII vs Sony NEX-3
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Canon G5 X MII vs Sony NEX-3 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe 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.
Canon G5 X MII vs Sony NEX-3 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G5 X MII Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G5 X MII over the Sony NEX-3
G5 X MII | NEX-3 | |||
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Revealed | July 2019 | June 2010 | More modern by 111 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 920k | Clearer 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 |
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Common features in the Canon G5 X MII and Sony NEX-3
G5 X MII | NEX-3 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon G5 X MII vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II | Sony Alpha NEX-3 | |
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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 |
Pricing at launch | $900 | $0 |