Sony G3 vs Sony S980

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Sony G3 and Sony S980, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the G3 (10MP) and the S980 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The G3 was released within a month of the S980 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the G3 matches up vs the S980 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The complete galleries are available at Sony G3 Gallery & Sony S980 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Sony G3 comes with exterior measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony S980 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the G3 and the S980.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G3 and S980 is 94 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G3 and S980.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony S980 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively.