Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony G3

Lets look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm F800EXR and Sony G3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and G3 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and G3 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was brought out 3 years later than the G3 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm F800EXR matches up against the G3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F800EXR has got external measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm F800EXR and Sony G3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR and the G3.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F800EXR and G3 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F800EXR and G3.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F800EXR due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm F800EXR will give more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm F800EXR will have an edge in sensor tech.