Sony G3 vs Sony W560
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Sony G3 vs Sony W560 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
- Launched January 2009
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Sony G3 vs Sony W560 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The entire galleries are available at Sony G3 Gallery & Sony W560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony W560
G3 | W560 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display size | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Sony G3
W560 | G3 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | January 2009 | More recent by 24 months |
Common features in the Sony G3 and Sony W560
G3 | W560 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
Check the Sony G3 vs Sony W560 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G3 and W560 is 94 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Sony G3 vs Sony W560 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | |
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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 |