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Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony G3

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Fujifilm XP90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP80
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
  • Launched January 2009
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony G3 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Fujifilm XP90 versus Sony G3, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and G3 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP90 was brought out 7 years later than the G3 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm XP90 grades versus the G3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Sony G3

 Fujifilm XP90 G3 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2009More recent by 86 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Fujifilm XP90

 G3 Fujifilm XP90 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k920kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Sony G3

 Fujifilm XP90 G3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP90 enjoys external dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony G3 has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP90 versus Sony G3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 and the G3.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP90 and G3 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP90 and G3.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm XP90 to deliver greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP90 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Portrait photography factors
Sony G3 Portrait photography factors
35
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
25
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Street photography information
Sony G3 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP90
Sports photography with Sony G3
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Travel photography information
Sony G3 Travel photography information
67
weather proof
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Landscape photography features
Sony G3 Landscape photography features
45
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
35
has manual focus
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Vlogging info
Sony G3 Vlogging info
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
27
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP90 and Sony G3
 Fujifilm XP90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm XP90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-01-15 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 203 grams (0.45 pounds) 185 grams (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 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 210 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $180 $200