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Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony G3

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix XP60 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 183g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP50
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP70
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
  • Announced January 2009
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Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony G3 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm XP60 and Sony G3, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP60 (16MP) and G3 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XP60 was announced 4 years later than the G3 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm XP60 matches up against the G3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP60 over the Sony G3

 Fujifilm XP60 G3 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2009More recent by 55 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Fujifilm XP60

 G3 Fujifilm XP60 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP60 and Sony G3

 Fujifilm XP60 G3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP60 provides physical measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst 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).

Compare the Fujifilm XP60 and Sony G3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP60 compared to the G3.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP60 and G3 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP60 and G3.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm XP60 to resolve extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP60 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Portrait photography info
Sony G3 Portrait photography info
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
25
manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP60
Street photography with Sony G3
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Sports photography advice
Sony G3 Sports photography advice
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
23
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Travel photography advice
Sony G3 Travel photography advice
67
environment proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony G3 as a Landscape photography camera
41
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
35
manual focus
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Vlogging advice
Sony G3 Vlogging advice
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
27
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
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Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP60 and Sony G3
 Fujifilm FinePix XP60Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP60 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-06-21 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
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)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-10.0
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183g (0.40 lbs) 185g (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $180 $200