Sony G3 vs Sony RX10 IV

Let's examine more in depth at the Sony G3 vs Sony RX10 IV, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the G3 (10MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the G3 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The G3 was released 9 years before the RX10 IV and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony G3 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the G3 grades against the RX10 IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The complete galleries are provided at Sony G3 Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony G3 enjoys outer dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony RX10 IV has proportions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the G3 versus the RX10 IV.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G3 and RX10 IV is 94 and 52 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The photograph here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G3 and RX10 IV.

To sum up, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G3 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX10 IV will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older G3 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.