Clicky

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony G3

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony G3 Key Specs

FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix XP11
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP30
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
  • Revealed January 2009
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony G3 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the FujiFilm XP10 versus Sony G3, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the XP10 (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The XP10 was unveiled 13 months after the G3 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the XP10 scores vs the G3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Sony G3

 XP10 G3 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2009More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the FujiFilm XP10

 G3 XP10 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Sony G3

 XP10 G3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm XP10 features external dimensions of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm XP10 versus Sony G3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the XP10 against the G3.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the XP10 and G3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The picture here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the XP10 and G3.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the FujiFilm XP10 to render more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger XP10 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Portrait photography details
Sony G3 Portrait photography details
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
25
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Street Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Street photography features
Sony G3 Street photography features
59
environment proof
lighter than competition (135 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Sports Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Sports photography details
Sony G3 Sports photography details
29
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
23
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Travel Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony G3 as a Travel photography camera
59
lighter than competition (135 grams)
environment proof
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony G3 as a Landscape photography camera
27
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
35
has manual focus
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Vlogging info
Sony G3 Vlogging info
25
lighter than competition (135 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
27
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic support
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm XP10 and Sony G3
 FujiFilm FinePix XP10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix XP10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Otherwise known as FinePix XP11 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-02 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus range 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 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 1280x720 640x480
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lbs) 185 grams (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $175 $200