Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3

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      Specifications

      General Fujifilm X-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
      BrandFujifilmSony
      ModelX-M1Cyber-shot DSC-G3
      MSRP$699 body only, $799/£679.99 with 16-50mm
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Fujifilm X-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
      Sensor TypeCMOS X-TRANS ICCD
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.6 x 15.6 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels16.5 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.3 Megapixel10 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 6,40080 - 3,200
      Photo Fujifilm X-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
      ProcessorEXR Processor II
      Max Image Resolution4896 x 32643648 x 2736
      Other ResolutionsS: (3:2) 2496 x 1664 / (16:9) 2496 x 1408 / (1:1) 1664 x 16643648 x 2432, 3648 x 2056, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 3:2, 16:94:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalFine, Standard
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, daylight, cloudy, fluorescent 1/2/3, incandescent, flash, underwater auto/1/2/flash
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Fujifilm X-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Multi-area
      Single
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points499
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Fujifilm X-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
      Lens MountFujifilm X
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range35 - 140 mm
      Optical Zoom4x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.5 - 10.0
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Fujifilm X-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.50"
      Screen Resolution920k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Fujifilm X-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Fujifilm X-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec1 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/1000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.6 fps1.6 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferapprox. 5.6fps (JPEG: max. 30 frames, RAW/RAW+JPEG: max. 10 frames)
      approx. 3.0fps (JPEG: max. 50 frames, RAW/RAW+JPEG: max. 10 frames)
      * SD card "Class10" or higher
      Flash Fujifilm X-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / CommanderAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye reduction
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range7.00 m at ISO 2004.30 m Auto ISO
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Fujifilm X-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Average
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAuto, Program Auto, SCN, Exposure Compensation (±2.0 EV in 1/3 EV Steps), Auto Bracketing
      Exposure Compensation±2 EV (1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±1 (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Video Fujifilm X-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
      Video FormatsH.264Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080640 x 480
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Fujifilm X-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Fujifilm X-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control RR-90 (sold separately)
      Environmental Fujifilm X-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 80%
      Physical Fujifilm X-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
      Dimensions117 x 67 x 39 mm (4.6 x 2.62 x 1.54")97 x 59 x 22 mm (3.82 x 2.32 x 0.87")
      Weight (inc. batteries)330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz)185 g (0.41 lb / 6.53 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.8 x 6.8 x 3.7"
      Package Weight2.1 lb
      Power and Storage Fujifilm X-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
      Battery PackNP-W126NP-BD1
      Battery Life350 shots
      Internal Storage4 GB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo
      Other Fujifilm X-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secsYes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor


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