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Sony G3 vs Sony W560

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Sony G3 vs Sony W560 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
  • Launched January 2009
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Sony G3 vs Sony W560 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Sony G3 vs Sony W560, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the G3 (10MP) and W560 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The G3 was brought out 24 months prior to the W560 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony G3 being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the G3 matches up versus the W560 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony W560

 G3 W560 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Sony G3

 W560 G3 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 24 months

Common features in the Sony G3 and Sony W560

 G3 W560 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony G3 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony G3 enjoys outside measurements 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 W560 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the G3 compared to the W560.

Sony G3 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G3 and W560 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sony G3 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G3 and W560.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony W560 to give more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older G3 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Sony G3 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony G3 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony G3 Portrait photography advice
Sony W560 Portrait photography advice
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony G3
Street photography with Sony W560
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony G3 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W560 as a Sports photography camera
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony G3 Travel photography advice
Sony W560 Travel photography advice
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony G3
Landscape photography with Sony W560
36
you can focus manually
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
42
fairly wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony G3
Vlogging with Sony W560
27
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
29
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Sony G3 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony G3 and Sony W560
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 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 dimensions 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
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
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) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.30 m (Auto ISO) 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185g (0.41 lbs) 110g (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shooting
Storage media 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
Pricing at release $200 $139