Sony G3 vs Sony W380

Following is a extensive comparison of the Sony G3 versus Sony W380, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the G3 (10MP) and W380 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The G3 was introduced 12 months before the W380 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony G3 being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the G3 scores versus the W380 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The whole galleries are provided at Sony G3 Gallery and Sony W380 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony G3 provides outer measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony W380 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Sony G3 versus Sony W380 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the G3 against the W380.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G3 and W380 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G3 and W380.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony W380 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged G3 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.