Sony G3 vs Sony W350
94 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
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97 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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Sony G3 vs Sony W350 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
- 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
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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Sony G3 vs Sony W350 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The whole galleries are provided at Sony G3 Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony W350
G3 | W350 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3.5" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sony G3
W350 | G3 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | January 2009 | More recent by 12 months |
Common features in the Sony G3 and Sony W350
G3 | W350 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
Compare the Sony G3 versus Sony W350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G3 and W350 is 94 and 97 respectively.
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.
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Sony G3 vs Sony W350 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
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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 |