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Sony G3 vs Sony TX9

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Sony G3 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs

Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Sony G3 vs Sony TX9 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Sony G3 vs Sony TX9, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the G3 (10MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The G3 was introduced 18 months prior to the TX9 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony G3 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the G3 scores vs the TX9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony TX9

 G3 TX9 

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony G3

 TX9 G3 
IntroducedJuly 2010January 2009More modern by 18 months
Display resolution922k921kSharper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Sony G3 and Sony TX9

 G3 TX9 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3.5"3.5"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Sony G3 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony G3 has outside 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) while the Sony TX9 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the G3 versus the TX9.

Sony G3 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G3 and TX9 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Sony G3 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The image below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G3 and TX9.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony TX9 to render extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged G3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony G3 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony G3 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony G3
Portrait photography with Sony TX9
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony G3 Street photography highlights
Sony TX9 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony G3 Sports photography info
Sony TX9 Sports photography info
23
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony G3
Travel photography with Sony TX9
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
offers touch focus
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (149g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony G3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Landscape photography camera
36
you can focus manually
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
41
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony G3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX9 as a Vlogging camera
27
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
32
quite wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no external mic support
heavier than others (149g)
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Sony G3 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony G3 and Sony TX9
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-08 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 3.5"
Resolution of display 921k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.30 m (Auto ISO) 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 grams (0.41 lb) 149 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $200 $799