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Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony G3

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XP30
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP60
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 XP50 vs Sony G3 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony G3, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and G3 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was brought out 3 years later than the G3 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm XP50 scores versus the G3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Sony G3

 Fujifilm XP50 G3 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 37 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Fujifilm XP50

 G3 Fujifilm XP50 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Sony G3

 Fujifilm XP50 G3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP50 features physical dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony G3 has proportions 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 vs the G3.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP50 and G3 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The photograph underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP50 and G3.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm XP50 to give extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP50 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony G3 as a Portrait photography camera
29
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
26
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Street photography information
Sony G3 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Sports photography camera
Sony G3 as a Sports photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
23
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Travel photography camera
Sony G3 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proof
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography details
Sony G3 Landscape photography details
39
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
36
manual focus
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Vlogging camera
Sony G3 as a Vlogging camera
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
27
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Sony G3
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3072 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 175g (0.39 lbs) 185g (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 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 life 220 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $180 $200