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Canon N vs Sony G3

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Canon N vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Canon N
(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
Sony G3
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Sony G3

 N G3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 49 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Canon N

 G3 N 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3.5"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon N and Sony G3

 N G3 
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).

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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.

Canon N vs Sony G3 size comparison

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

Canon N vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N as a Portrait photography camera
Sony G3 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon N
Street photography with Sony G3
65
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Sports photography information
Sony G3 Sports photography information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Travel photography details
Sony G3 Travel photography details
61
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (200 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Landscape photography features
Sony G3 Landscape photography features
36
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
36
manual focus
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N as a Vlogging camera
Sony G3 as a Vlogging camera
72
decently wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have external microphone jack
27
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon N vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Sony G3
 Canon PowerShot NSony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
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