Sony G3 vs Sony RX100 VI

The following is a in-depth review of the Sony G3 and Sony RX100 VI, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G3 (10MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the G3 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The G3 was launched 10 years prior to the RX100 VI which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony G3 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the G3 matches up against the RX100 VI when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The complete galleries are provided at Sony G3 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Sony G3 features outer dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VI has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Sony G3 and Sony RX100 VI in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the G3 compared to the RX100 VI.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G3 and RX100 VI is 94 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G3 and RX100 VI.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G3 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 VI will render greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged G3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.