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Sony G3 vs Sony TF1

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Sony G3 vs Sony TF1 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 TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released June 2013
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Sony G3 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Sony G3 vs Sony TF1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both are created by Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the G3 (10MP) and TF1 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The G3 was revealed 5 years before the TF1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the G3 grades against the TF1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony TF1

 G3 TF1 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony G3

 TF1 G3 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2009Newer by 54 months

Common features in the Sony G3 and Sony TF1

 G3 TF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Sony G3 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony G3 has outside measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony G3 vs Sony TF1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the G3 against the TF1.

Sony G3 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G3 and TF1 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Sony G3 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G3 and TF1.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony TF1 to offer greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged G3 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Sony G3 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony G3 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony G3
Portrait photography with Sony TF1
26
manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony G3 Street photography factors
Sony TF1 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
environment proof
lighter than others (152g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony G3
Sports photography with Sony TF1
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony G3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others (152g)
environment proof
includes touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (240 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony G3 Landscape photography details
Sony TF1 Landscape photography details
36
manual focus
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
40
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery power (240 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony G3 Vlogging highlights
Sony TF1 Vlogging highlights
27
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic support
33
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than others (152g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Sony G3 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony G3 and Sony TF1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-01-08 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.30 m (Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 grams (0.41 pounds) 152 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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
Battery life - 240 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $200 $266