Fujifilm X20 vs Sony G3

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X20 versus Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and G3 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X20 was revealed 4 years after the G3 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up versus the G3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X20 Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 has got outside measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Sony G3 has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X20 versus Sony G3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 vs the G3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and G3 is 83 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X20 and G3.

As you can see, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X20 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X20 will give you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X20 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.