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Sony G3 vs Sony TX20

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Sony G3 vs Sony TX20 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Sony G3 vs Sony TX20 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Sony G3 versus Sony TX20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G3 (10MP) and TX20 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The G3 was introduced 4 years before the TX20 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony G3 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the G3 grades against the TX20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony TX20

 G3 TX20 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Sony G3

 TX20 G3 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2009Fresher by 38 months
Screen resolution922k921kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Sony G3 and Sony TX20

 G3 TX20 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Sony G3 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony G3 enjoys 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) whilst the Sony TX20 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the G3 vs the TX20.

Sony G3 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G3 and TX20 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sony G3 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G3 and TX20.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony TX20 to provide more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older G3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony G3 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony G3 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony G3 Portrait photography information
Sony TX20 Portrait photography information
26
manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony G3 Street photography factors
Sony TX20 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
environment sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony G3 Sports photography factors
Sony TX20 Sports photography factors
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery power (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony G3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
72
good battery power (250 per charge)
environment sealing
boasts focus by touch
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony G3 Landscape photography features
Sony TX20 Landscape photography features
36
manual focus
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
52
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
good battery power (250 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony G3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX20 as a Vlogging camera
27
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone port
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
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Sony G3 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony G3 and Sony TX20
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.30 m (Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 lb) 133 grams (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 - 250 photographs
Form 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 feature
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 1 1
Cost at launch $200 $330