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Sony G3 vs Sony W510

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony G3 vs Sony W510 Key Specs

Sony G3
(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
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Photography Glossary

Sony G3 vs Sony W510 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Sony G3 vs Sony W510, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the G3 (10MP) and the W510 (12MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The G3 was announced 24 months before the W510 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony G3 being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the G3 grades against the W510 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony W510

 G3 W510 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Sony G3

 W510 G3 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Sony G3 and Sony W510

 G3 W510 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony G3 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony G3 offers exterior 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) and the Sony W510 has proportions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Sony G3 vs Sony W510 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the G3 versus the W510.

Sony G3 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G3 and W510 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sony G3 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G3 and W510.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony W510 to provide extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged G3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sony G3 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony G3 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony G3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W510 as a Portrait photography camera
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony G3
Street photography with Sony W510
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony G3 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W510 as a Sports photography camera
23
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony G3 Travel photography details
Sony W510 Travel photography details
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony G3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W510 as a Landscape photography camera
36
you can focus manually
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
32
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony G3 Vlogging info
Sony W510 Vlogging info
27
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
29
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Sony G3 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony G3 and Sony W510
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
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 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.30 m (Auto ISO) 2.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 gr (0.41 pounds) 119 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $200 $99