Sony G3 vs Sony TX7

Lets look much closer at the Sony G3 versus Sony TX7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Sony. The resolution of the G3 (10MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the G3 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") feature different sensor size.

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The G3 was unveiled 12 months earlier than the TX7 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony G3 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the G3 grades versus the TX7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The full galleries are provided at Sony G3 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. 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 TX7 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the G3 vs the TX7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G3 and TX7 is 94 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G3 and TX7.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The G3 offers the bigger sensor which will make getting bokeh easier. The more aged G3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.