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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony G3

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony G3 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z700EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.9-4.7) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix Z707EXR
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
  • Launched January 2009
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony G3 Overview

Let's look closer at the FujiFilm Z700EXR versus Sony G3, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Z700EXR (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is very similar but the Z700EXR (1/2") and G3 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The Z700EXR was revealed 13 months later than the G3 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm Z700EXR being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the Z700EXR matches up against the G3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z700EXR over the Sony G3

 Z700EXR G3 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2009Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the FujiFilm Z700EXR

 G3 Z700EXR 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm Z700EXR and Sony G3

 Z700EXR G3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3.5"3.5"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm Z700EXR comes with physical dimensions of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony G3 has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Z700EXR and the G3.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony G3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z700EXR and G3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z700EXR and G3.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z700EXR having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the FujiFilm Z700EXR will deliver greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The younger Z700EXR should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Portrait photography information
Sony G3 Portrait photography information
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no manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR as a Street photography camera
Sony G3 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has focus by touch
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (158 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Sports photography information
Sony G3 Sports photography information
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm Z700EXR
Travel photography with Sony G3
55
has focus by touch
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (158g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Sony G3 as a Landscape photography camera
33
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
36
you can focus manually
screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Vlogging advice
Sony G3 Vlogging advice
27
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (158 grams)
27
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z700EXR and Sony G3
 FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Also Known as FinePix Z707EXR -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2009-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.7 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 3.5"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 158g (0.35 lb) 185g (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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