Sony G3 vs Sony W330
94 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
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96 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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Sony G3 vs Sony W330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- 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)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
- Revealed January 2010
Sony G3 vs Sony W330 Overview
The following is a complete overview of the Sony G3 vs Sony W330, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the G3 (10MP) and W330 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe G3 was launched 12 months before the W330 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony G3 being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the G3 matches up against the W330 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony G3 vs Sony W330 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony G3 Gallery & Sony W330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony W330
G3 | W330 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display size | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Sony G3
W330 | G3 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | January 2009 | Newer by 12 months |
Common features in the Sony G3 and Sony W330
G3 | W330 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Sony G3 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony G3 has physical 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 W330 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check out the Sony G3 vs Sony W330 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the G3 against the W330.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G3 and W330 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Sony G3 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G3 and W330.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony W330 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged G3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Sony G3 vs Sony W330 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-10.0 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | - | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 185 gr (0.41 lbs) | 128 gr (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $200 | $170 |