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Sony G3 vs Sony T900

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Sony G3 vs Sony T900 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
  • Released January 2009
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Released February 2009
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Sony G3 vs Sony T900 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Sony G3 versus Sony T900, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the G3 (10MP) and the T900 (12MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The G3 was brought out within a month of the T900 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony G3 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the G3 grades vs the T900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony T900

 G3 T900 

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony G3

 T900 G3 
Screen resolution922k921kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Sony G3 and Sony T900

 G3 T900 
ReleasedJanuary 2009February 2009Same generation
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3.5"3.5"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Sony G3 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony G3 offers external 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 T900 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Sony G3 versus Sony T900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the G3 and the T900.

Sony G3 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G3 and T900 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sony G3 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G3 and T900.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony T900 to result in extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively.

Sony G3 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony G3 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony G3 Portrait photography information
Sony T900 Portrait photography information
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony G3
Street photography with Sony T900
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony G3 Sports photography information
Sony T900 Sports photography information
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony G3 Travel photography highlights
Sony T900 Travel photography highlights
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony G3 Landscape photography information
Sony T900 Landscape photography information
36
you can focus manually
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
36
focusing manually
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony G3 Vlogging features
Sony T900 Vlogging features
27
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
28
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Sony G3 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony G3 and Sony T900
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-08 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/3.5-10.0
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 921k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.30 m (Auto ISO) 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 grams (0.41 lb) 143 grams (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $200 $300