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Sony NEX-7 vs Sony G3

Portability
84
Imaging
63
Features
71
Overall
66
Sony Alpha NEX-7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Sony NEX-7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Introduced December 2011
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
Photography Glossary

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony G3 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Sony NEX-7 versus Sony G3, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the NEX-7 (24MP) and G3 (10MP) and the NEX-7 (APS-C) and G3 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The NEX-7 was introduced 2 years after the G3 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the NEX-7 matches up against the G3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Sony G3

 NEX-7 G3 
LaunchedDecember 2011January 2009More modern by 36 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony NEX-7

 G3 NEX-7 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony NEX-7 and Sony G3

 NEX-7 G3 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display resolution921k921kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-7 has outer measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Sony G3 has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check out the Sony NEX-7 versus Sony G3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the NEX-7 versus the G3.

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-7 and G3 is 84 and 94 respectively.

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-7 and G3.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NEX-7 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony NEX-7 will give you more detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern NEX-7 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-7 Portrait photography factors
Sony G3 Portrait photography factors
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
26
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-7 Street photography advice
Sony G3 Street photography advice
76
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony NEX-7
Sports photography with Sony G3
61
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (430 shots)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-7 Travel photography info
Sony G3 Travel photography info
70
great battery pack (430 per charge)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-7 Landscape photography features
Sony G3 Landscape photography features
72
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (430 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
36
has manual focus
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-7 as a Vlogging camera
Sony G3 as a Vlogging camera
35
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
27
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Sony NEX-7 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-7 and Sony G3
 Sony Alpha NEX-7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-12-13 2009-01-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 16000 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Number of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 400 grams (0.88 lb) 185 grams (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 81 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1016 not tested
Other
Battery life 430 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NPFW50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $699 $200