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Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony G3

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix XP200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 232g - 116 x 71 x 30mm
  • Announced March 2013
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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony G3 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm XP200 and Sony G3, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) and G3 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP200 was released 4 years later than the G3 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm XP200 grades versus the G3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP200 over the Sony G3

 Fujifilm XP200 G3 
RevealedMarch 2013January 2009More recent by 52 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Fujifilm XP200

 G3 Fujifilm XP200 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k920kClearer display (+1k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP200 and Sony G3

 Fujifilm XP200 G3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP200 has exterior dimensions of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP200 and Sony G3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP200 vs the G3.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP200 and G3 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP200 and G3.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm XP200 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP200 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP200
Portrait photography with Sony G3
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
25
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Street photography information
Sony G3 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP200
Sports photography with Sony G3
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Travel photography information
Sony G3 Travel photography information
66
weather proofing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Landscape photography information
Sony G3 Landscape photography information
45
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
35
focusing manually
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 as a Vlogging camera
Sony G3 as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
27
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP200 and Sony G3
 Fujifilm FinePix XP200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-03-22 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-10.0
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 232 grams (0.51 pounds) 185 grams (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 71 x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 300 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, delay, Group Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $250 $200