Sony G3 vs Sony RX10 III

In this write-up, we are matching up the Sony G3 versus Sony RX10 III, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the G3 (10MP) and RX10 III (20MP) and the G3 (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The G3 was announced 8 years prior to the RX10 III which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony G3 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the G3 grades vs the RX10 III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The whole galleries are available at Sony G3 Gallery & Sony RX10 III Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony G3 provides outside measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony RX10 III has proportions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the G3 and the RX10 III.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G3 and RX10 III is 94 and 53 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G3 and RX10 III.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G3 with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony RX10 III will deliver extra detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged G3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.