Sony G3 vs Sony H70
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Sony G3 vs Sony H70 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed January 2011
Sony G3 vs Sony H70 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Sony G3 versus Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are offered by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the G3 (10MP) and H70 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe G3 was brought out 24 months prior to the H70 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the G3 matches up against the H70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony G3 vs Sony H70 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony G3 Gallery & Sony H70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony H70
G3 | H70 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display size | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Sony G3
H70 | G3 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | January 2009 | Fresher by 24 months |
Common features in the Sony G3 and Sony H70
G3 | H70 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Sony G3 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Sony G3 provides exterior measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Analyze the Sony G3 versus Sony H70 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the G3 versus the H70.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G3 and H70 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Sony G3 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G3 and H70.
Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony H70 to provide greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older G3 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Sony G3 vs Sony H70 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-10.0 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.5" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) | 3.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 185 grams (0.41 lbs) | 194 grams (0.43 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $200 | $199 |