Sony G3 vs Sony W510

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony G3 Gallery & Sony W510 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.