Sony G3 vs Sony TX30
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Sony G3 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Sony G3 vs Sony TX30 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The full galleries are available at Sony G3 Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony TX30
G3 | TX30 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 3.3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Sony G3
TX30 | G3 | |||
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Revealed | July 2013 | January 2009 | Fresher by 55 months | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 921k | Sharper screen (+308k dot) |
Common features in the Sony G3 and Sony TX30
G3 | TX30 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
See the Sony G3 and Sony TX30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G3 and TX30 is 94 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Sony G3 vs Sony TX30 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | |
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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 |