Sony G3 vs Sony TX5

Lets look closer at the Sony G3 vs Sony TX5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Sony. The resolution of the G3 (10MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the G3 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The G3 was announced 13 months prior to the TX5 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony G3 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the G3 scores against the TX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The whole galleries are provided at Sony G3 Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony G3 comes with physical measurements 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 TX5 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the G3 versus the TX5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G3 and TX5 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G3 and TX5.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The G3 has the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The more aged G3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.