Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony G3
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony G3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2012
(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
- Introduced January 2009

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony G3 Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and G3 (10MP) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and G3 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was launched 3 years later than the G3 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR grades versus the G3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony G3 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Sony G3
Fujifilm Z1000EXR | G3 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 37 months |
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR
G3 | Fujifilm Z1000EXR | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Sony G3
Fujifilm Z1000EXR | G3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3.5" | Identical screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR provides physical dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony G3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR compared to the G3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and G3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and G3.
Plainly, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm Z1000EXR provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony G3 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-01-05 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/3.5-10.0 |
Macro focus range | 9cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.5" | 3.5" |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 1 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 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 | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 157 gr (0.35 pounds) | 185 gr (0.41 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $0 | $200 |