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Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony G3

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Revealed September 2012
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
  • Introduced January 2009
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony G3 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm XF1 versus Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and G3 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was introduced 3 years after the G3 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm XF1 matches up vs the G3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Sony G3

 Fujifilm XF1 G3 
IntroducedSeptember 2012January 2009Newer by 45 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Fujifilm XF1

 G3 Fujifilm XF1 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Sony G3

 Fujifilm XF1 G3 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XF1 provides external dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Sony G3 has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XF1 versus Sony G3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 versus the G3.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XF1 and G3 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XF1 and G3.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XF1 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm XF1 will result in extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XF1 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography features
Sony G3 Portrait photography features
42
you can focus manually
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
25
manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Street photography camera
Sony G3 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
small sensor (2/3")
heavier than others in class (255 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography info
Sony G3 Sports photography info
31
image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
no phase detect AF
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Travel photography highlights
Sony G3 Travel photography highlights
60
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (255 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Landscape photography features
Sony G3 Landscape photography features
53
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
lack of Time Lapse function
35
manual focus
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XF1
Vlogging with Sony G3
34
quite wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
heavier than others in class (255 grams)
27
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Sony G3
 Fujifilm XF1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm XF1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-09-17 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255g (0.56 lb) 185g (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 199 not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $380 $200