Olympus XZ-1 vs Sony G3
Portability
88 Imaging
35 Features
51 Overall
41
88 Imaging
35 Features
51 Overall
41
Portability
94 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
31
94 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
31
Olympus XZ-1 vs Sony G3 Key Specs
Olympus XZ-1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
- Introduced January 2011
Sony G3
(Full Review)
(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
- Revealed January 2009
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Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus XZ-1 vs Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the XZ-1 (10MP) and the G3 (10MP) is fairly close but the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and G3 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.
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Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the XZ-1 scores versus the G3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus XZ-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-1 Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Sony G3
| XZ-1 | G3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Olympus XZ-1
| G3 | XZ-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 614k | Clearer display (+307k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus XZ-1 and Sony G3
| XZ-1 | G3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus XZ-1 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-1 comes with external measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the XZ-1 and the G3.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the XZ-1 and G3 is 88 and 94 respectively.
Olympus XZ-1 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-1 and G3.
As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact resolution but different sensor sizing. The XZ-1 provides the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The newer XZ-1 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus XZ-1
Portrait photography with Sony G3
you can focus manually
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
has manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street photography with Olympus XZ-1
Street photography with Sony G3
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
heavier than competition in class (275g)
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports photography with Olympus XZ-1
Sports photography with Sony G3
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
good battery life (320 shots)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
no phase detect auto focus
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Olympus XZ-1 Travel photography factors
Sony G3 Travel photography factors
good battery life (320 per charge)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (275g)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape photography with Olympus XZ-1
Landscape photography with Sony G3
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (320 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
lack of Time Lapse recording
has manual focus
lovely big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Olympus XZ-1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony G3 as a Vlogging camera
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition in class (275g)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Olympus XZ-1 vs Sony G3 Specifications
| Olympus XZ-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus XZ-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2011-01-26 | 2009-01-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic V | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.63" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 8.07 x 5.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 44.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3664 x 2752 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/1.8-2.5 | f/3.5-10.0 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 4.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Screen resolution | 614 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | OLED | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 1 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 8.60 m (ISO 800) | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 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 | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 275g (0.61 lb) | 185g (0.41 lb) |
| Dimensions | 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 34 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 18.8 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 117 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 320 shots | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | Li-50B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $567 | $200 |