Canon N vs Sony G3
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Canon N vs Sony G3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009

Canon N vs Sony G3 Overview
The following is a complete comparison of the Canon N vs Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the N (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The N was unveiled 4 years after the G3 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the N matches up versus the G3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon N vs Sony G3 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot N & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The full galleries are provided at Canon N Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N over the Sony G3
N | G3 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 49 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Canon N
G3 | N | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Canon N and Sony G3
N | G3 | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon N vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon N comes with physical dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony G3 has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Examine the Canon N vs Sony G3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the N and the G3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the N and G3 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon N vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the N and G3.
Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon N to offer greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger N should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon N vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon N vs Sony G3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot N | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot N | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 2248 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-10.0 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.8 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | PureColor II G touch | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 1s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 195 gr (0.43 lb) | 185 gr (0.41 lb) |
Dimensions | 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-9L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $299 | $200 |