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Sony G3 vs Sony W350

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sony G3 vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Sony G3
(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
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Sony G3 vs Sony W350 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Sony G3 versus Sony W350, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the G3 (10MP) and W350 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The G3 was announced 12 months earlier than the W350 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony G3 being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the G3 grades versus the W350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony W350

 G3 W350 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sony G3

 W350 G3 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Sony G3 and Sony W350

 G3 W350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony G3 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Sony G3 features outside measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony W350 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the G3 vs the W350.

Sony G3 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G3 and W350 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Sony G3 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G3 and W350.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W350 to give extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older G3 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Sony G3 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony G3 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony G3 Portrait photography features
Sony W350 Portrait photography features
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony G3
Street photography with Sony W350
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony G3
Sports photography with Sony W350
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony G3 Travel photography features
Sony W350 Travel photography features
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony G3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W350 as a Landscape photography camera
36
has manual focus
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
37
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony G3 Vlogging advice
Sony W350 Vlogging advice
27
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic port
29
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Sony G3 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony G3 and Sony W350
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-08 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount 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 - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.30 m (Auto ISO) 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185g (0.41 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 media Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $200 $200