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Sony G3 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Sony G3 vs Sony TX100V Key Specs

Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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 TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Sony G3 vs Sony TX100V Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Sony G3 vs Sony TX100V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the G3 (10MP) and TX100V (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The G3 was introduced 24 months before the TX100V which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony G3 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the G3 grades versus the TX100V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony TX100V

 G3 TX100V 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Sony G3

 TX100V G3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months
Screen resolution1229k921kSharper screen (+308k dot)

Common features in the Sony G3 and Sony TX100V

 G3 TX100V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3.5"3.5"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sony G3 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Sony G3 comes with physical dimensions 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 TX100V has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the G3 vs the TX100V.

Sony G3 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G3 and TX100V is 94 and 95 respectively.

Sony G3 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The image here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G3 and TX100V.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony TX100V to provide you with extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged G3 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sony G3 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony G3 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony G3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Portrait photography camera
26
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony G3 Street photography advice
Sony TX100V Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than others in class (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony G3 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX100V Sports photography highlights
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony G3
Travel photography with Sony TX100V
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
supports touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (147g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony G3 Landscape photography features
Sony TX100V Landscape photography features
36
has manual focus
bigger than average screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
43
rather wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony G3 Vlogging info
Sony TX100V Vlogging info
27
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
32
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than others in class (147 grams)
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Sony G3 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony G3 and Sony TX100V
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/3.5-4.6
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.30 m (Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 gr (0.41 lb) 147 gr (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $200 $380