Sony G3 vs Sony RX1R

Its time to look more closely at the Sony G3 and Sony RX1R, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the G3 (10MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the G3 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) use different sensor dimensions.

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The G3 was revealed 5 years before the RX1R and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony G3 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the G3 matches up vs the RX1R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The full galleries are provided at Sony G3 Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony G3 enjoys outside dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony RX1R has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Analyze the Sony G3 and Sony RX1R in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the G3 compared to the RX1R.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G3 and RX1R is 94 and 79 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The graphic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G3 and RX1R.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G3 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony RX1R will show extra detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older G3 will be behind in sensor tech.