Sony G3 vs Sony QX30

On this page, we will be matching up the Sony G3 versus Sony QX30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Lens-style and both of them are built by Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the G3 (10MP) and QX30 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The G3 was announced 6 years prior to the QX30 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony G3 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the G3 grades vs the QX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The whole galleries are provided at Sony G3 Gallery & Sony QX30 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony G3 has got physical dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony QX30 has dimensions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the G3 and the QX30.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G3 and QX30 is 94 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The image underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G3 and QX30.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony QX30 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged G3 will be behind in sensor tech.