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Sony G3 vs Sony A35

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Sony G3 vs Sony A35 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 A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Launched September 2011
  • Replaced the Sony A33
  • Replacement is Sony A37
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Sony G3 vs Sony A35 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Sony G3 vs Sony A35, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are manufactured by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the G3 (10MP) and A35 (16MP) and the G3 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The G3 was introduced 3 years prior to the A35 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony G3 being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the G3 scores against the A35 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony A35

 G3 A35 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony G3

 A35 G3 
LaunchedSeptember 2011January 2009More recent by 32 months

Common features in the Sony G3 and Sony A35

 G3 A35 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution921k921kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Sony G3 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony G3 has outer 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 A35 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony G3 vs Sony A35 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the G3 vs the A35.

Sony G3 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G3 and A35 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Sony G3 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G3 and A35.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G3 having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A35 will produce greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older G3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Sony G3 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony G3 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony G3
Portrait photography with Sony A35
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
73
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony G3 Street photography details
Sony A35 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
71
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (415 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sony G3 Sports photography details
Sony A35 Sports photography details
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
low battery power (440 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony G3
Travel photography with Sony A35
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
lighter than competition in class (415g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
low battery power (440 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony G3 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A35 Landscape photography highlights
36
you can focus manually
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
69
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
low battery power (440 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony G3 Vlogging details
Sony A35 Vlogging details
27
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
36
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone socket
lighter than competition in class (415g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Sony G3 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony G3 and Sony A35
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 Sony SLT-A35
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2009-01-08 2011-09-20
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-10.0 -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.30 m (Auto ISO) 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 185g (0.41 lb) 415g (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 763
Other
Battery life - 440 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $200 $598