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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Sony G3

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Fujifilm F600 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced August 2011
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
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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Sony G3 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm F600 EXR versus Sony G3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and G3 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and G3 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was manufactured 2 years later than the G3 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR matches up versus the G3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F600 EXR over the Sony G3

 Fujifilm F600 EXR G3 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2009Fresher by 32 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Fujifilm F600 EXR

 G3 Fujifilm F600 EXR 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Sony G3

 Fujifilm F600 EXR G3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F600 EXR offers physical measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F600 EXR versus Sony G3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR compared to the G3.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Sony G3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and G3 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and G3.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F600 EXR featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F600 EXR will give you greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm F600 EXR is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Portrait photography info
Sony G3 Portrait photography info
39
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2")
25
has manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Street photography info
Sony G3 Street photography info
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2")
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Sports photography info
Sony G3 Sports photography info
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excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR as a Travel photography camera
Sony G3 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competitors (215 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F600 EXR
Landscape photography with Sony G3
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pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2")
no Timelapse recording
35
has manual focus
lovely big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Sony G3 as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
27
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F600 EXR and Sony G3
 Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-08-11 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS 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 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format AVI MPEG4 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 lbs) 185g (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 153 not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $230 $200