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Fujifilm A150 vs Sony G3

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix A150 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm A150 vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Fujifilm A150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Released February 2009
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
  • Released January 2009
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Fujifilm A150 vs Sony G3 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm A150 and Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) and the G3 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm A150 was released very close to the G3 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm A150 scores against the G3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Sony G3

 Fujifilm A150 G3 

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Fujifilm A150

 G3 Fujifilm A150 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm A150 and Sony G3

 Fujifilm A150 G3 
ReleasedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm A150 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm A150 features external dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm A150 and Sony G3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm A150 and the G3.

Fujifilm A150 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A150 and G3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm A150 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A150 and G3.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs though you have to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm A150 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A150 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Portrait photography advice
Sony G3 Portrait photography advice
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
25
manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A150 as a Street photography camera
Sony G3 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than competition (130 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Sports photography features
Sony G3 Sports photography features
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
23
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Travel photography details
Sony G3 Travel photography details
55
lighter than competition (130 grams)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Landscape photography highlights
Sony G3 Landscape photography highlights
26
screen size is good (3")
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
35
manual focus
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Vlogging advice
Sony G3 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competition (130 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone socket
27
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Fujifilm A150 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A150 and Sony G3
 Fujifilm FinePix A150Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix A150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-04 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data 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 130g (0.29 lbs) 185g (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $130 $200