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Sony G3 vs Sony TX1

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Sony G3 vs Sony TX1 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Sony G3 vs Sony TX1 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Sony G3 vs Sony TX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the G3 (10MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the G3 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor size.

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The G3 was introduced 7 months before the TX1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony G3 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the G3 scores vs the TX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony TX1

 G3 TX1 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sony G3

 TX1 G3 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2009More modern by 7 months

Common features in the Sony G3 and Sony TX1

 G3 TX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Sony G3 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony G3 offers outside 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) whilst the Sony TX1 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the G3 and the TX1.

Sony G3 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G3 and TX1 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sony G3 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The image here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G3 and TX1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The G3 has got the larger sensor which will make achieving bokeh simpler. The more aged G3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Sony G3 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony G3 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony G3 Portrait photography details
Sony TX1 Portrait photography details
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony G3 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony G3 Sports photography advice
Sony TX1 Sports photography advice
23
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony G3 Travel photography advice
Sony TX1 Travel photography advice
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony G3 Landscape photography features
Sony TX1 Landscape photography features
36
focusing manually
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
31
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony G3 Vlogging info
Sony TX1 Vlogging info
27
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
28
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Sony G3 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony G3 and Sony TX1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2009-08-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1250s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.30 m (Auto ISO) 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 185g (0.41 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 recording
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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