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Fujifilm X20 vs Sony G3

Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X30
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
  • Released January 2009
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Fujifilm X20 vs Sony G3 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Sony G3

 Fujifilm X20 G3 
ReleasedApril 2013January 2009More modern by 53 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Fujifilm X20

 G3 Fujifilm X20 
Display dimensions3.5"2.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Sony G3

 Fujifilm X20 G3 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony G3 size comparison

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

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography information
Sony G3 Portrait photography information
47
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/1,000 seconds)
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography information
Sony G3 Street photography information
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than average (353 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Sports photography highlights
Sony G3 Sports photography highlights
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
good battery pack (270 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
23
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Travel photography camera
Sony G3 as a Travel photography camera
61
good battery pack (270 shots)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (353g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony G3 as a Landscape photography camera
55
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (270 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
missing Timelapse recording
36
has manual focus
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Vlogging camera
Sony G3 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
more heavy than average (353g)
27
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Fujifilm X20 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Sony G3
 Fujifilm X20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-04-29 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/1000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 353 gr (0.78 lb) 185 gr (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 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 270 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $500 $200