Sony G3 vs Sony W370
94 Imaging
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30 Overall
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94 Imaging
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25 Overall
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Sony G3 vs Sony W370 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2010
Sony G3 vs Sony W370 Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Sony G3 versus Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both offered by Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the G3 (10MP) and W370 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe G3 was brought out 12 months prior to the W370 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the G3 grades against the W370 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony G3 vs Sony W370 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The entire galleries are provided at Sony G3 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony W370
G3 | W370 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display size | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Sony G3
W370 | G3 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | January 2009 | More recent by 12 months |
Common features in the Sony G3 and Sony W370
G3 | W370 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Sony G3 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony G3 has physical dimensions 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 W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check out the Sony G3 versus Sony W370 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the G3 compared to the W370.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G3 and W370 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Sony G3 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G3 and W370.
As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony W370 to offer you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older G3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Sony G3 vs Sony W370 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-01-08 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | 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 | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-10.0 | f/3.6-5.6 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) | 5.00 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 metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 185 gr (0.41 pounds) | 179 gr (0.39 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $200 | $230 |