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Sony G3 vs Sony RX100 V

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V front
Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
80
Overall
63

Sony G3 vs Sony RX100 V 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony RX100 V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Revealed October 2016
  • Succeeded the Sony RX100 IV
  • Replacement is Sony RX100 VI
Photography Glossary

Sony G3 vs Sony RX100 V Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony RX100 V

 G3 RX100 V 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Sony G3

 RX100 V G3 
RevealedOctober 2016January 2009Fresher by 94 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k921kSharper display (+308k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony G3 and Sony RX100 V

 G3 RX100 V 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Sony G3 vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison

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).

Examine the Sony G3 vs Sony RX100 V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony G3 vs Sony RX100 V size comparison

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

Sony G3 vs Sony RX100 V top view buttons comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony G3 vs Sony RX100 V sensor size comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony RX100 V Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sony G3 Portrait photography information
Sony RX100 V Portrait photography information
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
66
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Sony G3 Street photography info
Sony RX100 V Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
85
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
lighter than average (299g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony G3 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX100 V as a Sports photography camera
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
70
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (24.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
not so great battery (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony G3 Travel photography details
Sony RX100 V Travel photography details
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
80
lighter than average (299 grams)
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony G3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 V as a Landscape photography camera
36
you can focus manually
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
70
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery (220 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony G3 Vlogging factors
Sony RX100 V Vlogging factors
27
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone support
81
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average (299g)
missing external mic jack
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Sony G3 vs Sony RX100 V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony G3 and Sony RX100 V
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2016-10-06
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 10MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 315
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 24.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.30 m (Auto ISO) 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185g (0.41 pounds) 299g (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 586
Other
Battery life - 220 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $200 $998