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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony G3

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony G3 Key Specs

FujiFilm F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Additionally Known as FinePix F75EXR
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony G3 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the FujiFilm F70EXR versus Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the F70EXR (10MP) and the G3 (10MP) is very well matched but the F70EXR (1/2") and G3 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The F70EXR was revealed 7 months after the G3 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the F70EXR grades against the G3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Sony G3

 F70EXR G3 
ReleasedJuly 2009January 2009More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 G3 F70EXR 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Sony G3

 F70EXR G3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F70EXR has got outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony G3 has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm F70EXR versus Sony G3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the F70EXR against the G3.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony G3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F70EXR and G3 is 93 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The image here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the F70EXR and G3.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The F70EXR features the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The more recent F70EXR provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Portrait photography advice
Sony G3 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
has no RAW support
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Street photography factors
Sony G3 Street photography factors
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2")
has no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Sports photography info
Sony G3 Sports photography info
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
has no phase detect auto focus
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Travel photography camera
Sony G3 as a Travel photography camera
60
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
very long reach (270mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Sony G3 as a Landscape photography camera
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decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
36
you can focus manually
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Vlogging info
Sony G3 Vlogging info
28
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
27
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic support
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Sony G3
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Alternate name FinePix F75EXR -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3616 x 2712 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-270mm (10.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 185 gr (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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 ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $280 $200