Sony G3 vs Sony RX100 V

Let's examine more in depth at the Sony G3 vs Sony RX100 V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the G3 (10MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the G3 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G3 was released 8 years earlier than the RX100 V and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony G3 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the G3 grades versus the RX100 V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony G3 Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony G3 offers physical measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the G3 and the RX100 V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G3 and RX100 V is 94 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The visual below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G3 and RX100 V.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G3 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony RX100 V will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older G3 will be behind in sensor tech.