Sony G3 vs Sony RX100 VII

Here is a comprehensive review of the Sony G3 and Sony RX100 VII, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the G3 (10MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the G3 (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") come with different sensor sizes.

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The G3 was launched 11 years prior to the RX100 VII and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony G3 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the G3 matches up against the RX100 VII in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony G3 Gallery & Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony G3 provides 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) while the Sony RX100 VII has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the G3 against the RX100 VII.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G3 and RX100 VII is 94 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G3 and RX100 VII.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G3 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony RX100 VII will render extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older G3 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.