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Sony G3 vs Sony S950

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sony G3 vs Sony S950 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
  • Launched January 2009
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Sony G3 vs Sony S950 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Sony G3 and Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the G3 (10MP) and the S950 (10MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The G3 was launched at a similar time to the S950 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the G3 matches up vs the S950 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony S950

 G3 S950 
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Sony G3

 S950 G3 

Common features in the Sony G3 and Sony S950

 G3 S950 
LaunchedJanuary 2009February 2009Same age
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sony G3 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony G3 enjoys outside measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Sony G3 and Sony S950 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the G3 against the S950.

Sony G3 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G3 and S950 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Sony G3 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G3 and S950.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you will need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Sony G3 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony G3 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony G3 Portrait photography info
Sony S950 Portrait photography info
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony G3 Street photography factors
Sony S950 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony G3 Sports photography details
Sony S950 Sports photography details
23
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony G3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S950 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony G3
Landscape photography with Sony S950
36
you can focus manually
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
31
has manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Sony G3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S950 as a Vlogging camera
27
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
9
lack of video recording
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Sony G3 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony G3 and Sony S950
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.30 m (Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185g (0.41 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $200 $130