Sony G3 vs Sony RX1

Following is a in depth comparison of the Sony G3 versus Sony RX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the G3 (10MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the G3 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The G3 was revealed 5 years earlier than the RX1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony G3 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the G3 grades against the RX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The full galleries are provided at Sony G3 Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony G3 features outside measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony RX1 has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the G3 and the RX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G3 and RX1 is 94 and 79 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The picture here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G3 and RX1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G3 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX1 will provide greater detail because of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged G3 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.