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Sony G3 vs Sony QX10

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Sony G3 vs Sony QX10 Key Specs

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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched September 2013
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Sony G3 vs Sony QX10 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Sony G3 vs Sony QX10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Lens-style and they are both offered by Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the G3 (10MP) and QX10 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The G3 was brought out 5 years prior to the QX10 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony G3 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the G3 grades vs the QX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony QX10

 G3 QX10 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3.5""Bigger screen (+3.5")
Screen resolution921k0kSharper screen (+921k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Sony G3

 QX10 G3 
LaunchedSeptember 2013January 2009More modern by 56 months

Common features in the Sony G3 and Sony QX10

 G3 QX10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sony G3 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Sony G3 enjoys exterior measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony QX10 has sizing of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

See the Sony G3 vs Sony QX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the G3 versus the QX10.

Sony G3 vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G3 and QX10 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sony G3 vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The image underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G3 and QX10.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony QX10 to show more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged G3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony G3 vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony G3 vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony G3
Portrait photography with Sony QX10
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
36
good MP (18MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony G3 Street photography features
Sony QX10 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
68
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competitors (105 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony G3 Sports photography details
Sony QX10 Sports photography details
23
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
37
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony G3 Travel photography information
Sony QX10 Travel photography information
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors (105 grams)
comes with focus by touch
good MP (18 megapixels)
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony G3
Landscape photography with Sony QX10
36
focusing manually
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
38
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony G3 Vlogging info
Sony QX10 Vlogging info
27
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
34
decently wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competitors (105 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1440 x 1080 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Sony G3 vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony G3 and Sony QX10
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Type Small Sensor Compact Lens-style
Introduced 2009-01-08 2013-09-04
Body design Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 10MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches -
Resolution of display 921k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.30 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync None
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1440x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 185g (0.41 lbs) 105g (0.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 220 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $250