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Fujifilm X30 vs Sony G3

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm X30 vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Introduced August 2014
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X20
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
  • Launched January 2009
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Fujifilm X30 vs Sony G3 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm X30 versus Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and G3 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X30 was brought out 5 years after the G3 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up against the G3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Sony G3

 Fujifilm X30 G3 
LaunchedAugust 2014January 2009More modern by 69 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Fujifilm X30

 G3 Fujifilm X30 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Sony G3

 Fujifilm X30 G3 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm X30 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X30 provides exterior measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X30 versus Sony G3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X30 compared to the G3.

Fujifilm X30 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X30 and G3 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X30 and G3.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X30 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X30 will give you more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X30 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X30 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony G3 as a Portrait photography camera
47
manual focus
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
26
focusing manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Street photography highlights
Sony G3 Street photography highlights
64
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is small (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (423 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X30
Sports photography with Sony G3
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
23
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Travel photography advice
Sony G3 Travel photography advice
62
great battery pack (470 per charge)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition in class (423 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography factors
Sony G3 Landscape photography factors
58
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
36
focusing manually
lovely big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Vlogging advice
Sony G3 Vlogging advice
34
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition in class (423 grams)
27
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Fujifilm X30 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Sony G3
 Fujifilm X30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-08-26 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 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 port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 423 gr (0.93 lbs) 185 gr (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 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 470 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $499 $200