Sony G3 vs Sony TX10

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Sony G3 vs Sony TX10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the G3 (10MP) and TX10 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The G3 was released 3 years before the TX10 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony G3 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the G3 grades vs the TX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The complete galleries are available at Sony G3 Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Sony G3 has got exterior dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony TX10 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Sony G3 vs Sony TX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the G3 against the TX10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G3 and TX10 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G3 and TX10.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony TX10 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older G3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.