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Sony G3 vs Sony W310

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony G3 vs Sony W310 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 W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Sony G3 vs Sony W310 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Sony G3 versus Sony W310, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Sony. The resolution of the G3 (10MP) and the W310 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The G3 was unveiled 12 months prior to the W310 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony G3 being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the G3 matches up against the W310 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony W310

 G3 W310 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Sony G3

 W310 G3 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Sony G3 and Sony W310

 G3 W310 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sony G3 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony G3 enjoys outer dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has proportions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Compare the Sony G3 versus Sony W310 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the G3 compared to the W310.

Sony G3 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G3 and W310 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sony G3 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G3 and W310.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W310 to give more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged G3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony G3 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony G3 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony G3 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W310 Portrait photography highlights
26
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony G3 Street photography info
Sony W310 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony G3 Sports photography details
Sony W310 Sports photography details
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony G3 Travel photography highlights
Sony W310 Travel photography highlights
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony G3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W310 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony G3 Vlogging advice
Sony W310 Vlogging advice
27
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Sony G3 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony G3 and Sony W310
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-08 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.30 m (Auto ISO) 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 185 grams (0.41 pounds) 137 grams (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $200 $150