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Sony G3 vs Sony RX100 II

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60

Sony G3 vs Sony RX100 II 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 RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Old Model is Sony RX100
  • Updated by Sony RX100 III
Photography Glossary

Sony G3 vs Sony RX100 II Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Sony G3 and Sony RX100 II, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the G3 (10MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the G3 (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The G3 was launched 5 years prior to the RX100 II which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony G3 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the G3 scores against the RX100 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony RX100 II

 G3 RX100 II 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Sony G3

 RX100 II G3 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2009More modern by 54 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k921kSharper display (+308k dot)

Common features in the Sony G3 and Sony RX100 II

 G3 RX100 II 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony G3 vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony G3 comes with physical measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony RX100 II has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the G3 against the RX100 II.

Sony G3 vs Sony RX100 II size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G3 and RX100 II is 94 and 89 respectively.

Sony G3 vs Sony RX100 II top view buttons comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G3 and RX100 II.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G3 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony RX100 II will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged G3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sony G3 vs Sony RX100 II sensor size comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Sony G3 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony G3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 II as a Portrait photography camera
26
has manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
70
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony G3 Street photography factors
Sony RX100 II Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
85
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (281 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony G3 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX100 II as a Sports photography camera
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony G3
Travel photography with Sony RX100 II
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
80
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
lighter than others in class (281g)
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony G3 Landscape photography details
Sony RX100 II Landscape photography details
36
has manual focus
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
74
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony G3 Vlogging info
Sony RX100 II Vlogging info
27
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
37
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (281g)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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Sony G3 vs Sony RX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony G3 and Sony RX100 II
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2013-06-27
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 160
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.30 m (Auto ISO) 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W))
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000s
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185g (0.41 lb) 281g (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 483
Other
Battery life - 350 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $200 $598