Sony NEX-5 vs Sony G3
89 Imaging
54 Features
58 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony G3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Revealed June 2010
- Refreshed by Sony NEX-5N
(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
- Introduced January 2009
Sony NEX-5 vs Sony G3 Overview
Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Sony NEX-5 and Sony G3, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the NEX-5 (14MP) and G3 (10MP) and the NEX-5 (APS-C) and G3 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe NEX-5 was introduced 18 months after the G3 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the NEX-5 grades vs the G3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony NEX-5 vs Sony G3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The whole galleries are available at Sony NEX-5 Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Sony G3
NEX-5 | G3 | |||
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Introduced | June 2010 | January 2009 | More modern by 18 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony NEX-5
G3 | NEX-5 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 920k | Crisper display (+1k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony NEX-5 and Sony G3
NEX-5 | G3 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Sony NEX-5 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-5 has got external measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Sony G3 has sizing 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 Sony NEX-5 and Sony G3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the NEX-5 against the G3.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5 and G3 is 89 and 94 respectively.
Sony NEX-5 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The image below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5 and G3.
As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NEX-5 with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Sony NEX-5 will offer you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent NEX-5 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
Sony NEX-5 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony G3 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-06-07 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-10.0 |
Amount of lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 920k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 1s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | 287 gr (0.63 pounds) | 185 gr (0.41 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 69 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 796 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NPFW50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $599 | $200 |