Canon PowerShot G1X vs Sony Alpha NEX-3

Winner
Canon PowerShot G1X

82
Sony Alpha NEX-3

44

Runner-up

Reasons to buy the Canon PowerShot G1X

Image stabilization
Image stabilization
  1. Lens
24p movies
Supports 24p
For that film look
Great viewfinder
Viewfinder
Tunnel
Flip-out screen
Screen flips out
Great for movies
 

Reasons to buy the Sony Alpha NEX-3

External mic jack
 External mic jack
Record higher quality audio with a microphone
Thickness
 Thin
1.3"
Interchangeable lenses
 Interchangeable lenses
Many lenses to choose from
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
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competitors

Canon PowerShot G1X Competitors

Canon PowerShot G1X Mark II

Canon PowerShot G1X Mark II

Boutique

$699

Wide angle Significantly better wide angle
Aperture Wider aperture
Supports 24p No 24p support
Compare the PowerShot G1X Mark II vs the PowerShot G1X
Canon PowerShot G16

Canon PowerShot G16

Pro digicam

$600

High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Supports 24p No 24p support
Compare the PowerShot G16 vs the PowerShot G1X
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80

Travel zoom

$368

Wide angle Significantly better wide angle
Size Smaller
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 vs the PowerShot G1X

Sony Alpha NEX-3 Competitors

Sony NEX-5N

Sony NEX 5N

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

Supports 24p Supports 24p
Touch screen Has a touch screen
External mic jack Lacks an external mic jack
Compare the NEX 5N vs the Alpha NEX-3
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$400 body only

$480 with 14-45mm lens

Lens availability Significantly more lenses available
Viewfinder Has a viewfinder
Screen resolution Lower resolution screen
Compare the Lumix DMC-G1 vs the Alpha NEX-3
Sony Alpha NEX-5

Sony Alpha NEX-5

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$593 body only

External mic jack Lacks an external mic jack
Compare the Alpha NEX-5 vs the Alpha NEX-3
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