Sony G3 vs Sony RX100 II
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Sony G3 vs Sony RX100 II Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Sony G3 vs Sony RX100 II Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony G3 Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony RX100 II
G3 | RX100 II | |||
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Display dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Sony G3
RX100 II | G3 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | January 2009 | More modern by 54 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 921k | Sharper display (+308k dot) |
Common features in the Sony G3 and Sony RX100 II
G3 | RX100 II | |||
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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).
Examine the Sony G3 and Sony RX100 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Sony G3 vs Sony RX100 II Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II | |
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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 |