Nikon P7000 vs Sony G3

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon P7000 and Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the P7000 (10MP) and the G3 (10MP) is relatively similar but the P7000 (1/1.7") and G3 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The P7000 was launched 23 months after the G3 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the P7000 grades against the G3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P7000 Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon P7000 has external measurements of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the P7000 versus the G3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the P7000 and G3 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Generally, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The pic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the P7000 and G3.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The P7000 offers the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh easier. The more recent P7000 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.