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Sony G3 vs Sony TX30

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Sony G3 vs Sony TX30 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
  • Launched January 2009
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Revealed July 2013
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Sony G3 vs Sony TX30 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Sony G3 and Sony TX30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are built by Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the G3 (10MP) and TX30 (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The G3 was revealed 5 years prior to the TX30 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony G3 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the G3 scores against the TX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony TX30

 G3 TX30 
Screen dimensions3.5"3.3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Sony G3

 TX30 G3 
RevealedJuly 2013January 2009Fresher by 55 months
Screen resolution1229k921kSharper screen (+308k dot)

Common features in the Sony G3 and Sony TX30

 G3 TX30 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Sony G3 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Sony G3 features outer measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony TX30 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the G3 vs the TX30.

Sony G3 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G3 and TX30 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sony G3 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G3 and TX30.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony TX30 to offer you more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older G3 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Sony G3 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony G3 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony G3
Portrait photography with Sony TX30
26
focusing manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
38
you can focus manually
MP count decent (18MP)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony G3 Street photography factors
Sony TX30 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony G3 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Sports photography camera
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
46
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony G3 Travel photography factors
Sony TX30 Travel photography factors
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
environment sealing
MP count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony G3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Landscape photography camera
36
focusing manually
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
51
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3.3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony G3 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX30 Vlogging highlights
27
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
34
pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
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Sony G3 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony G3 and Sony TX30
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-08 2013-07-26
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/3.5-4.8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 3.3"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.30 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185g (0.41 lb) 141g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $200 $230