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Sony G3 vs Sony W570

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Sony G3 vs Sony W570 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 W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Sony G3 vs Sony W570 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Sony G3 vs Sony W570, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the G3 (10MP) and W570 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The G3 was launched 24 months prior to the W570 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony G3 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the G3 grades versus the W570 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony W570

 G3 W570 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Sony G3

 W570 G3 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 24 months

Common features in the Sony G3 and Sony W570

 G3 W570 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sony G3 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony G3 has got exterior dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony W570 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Sony G3 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G3 and W570 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sony G3 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G3 and W570.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony W570 to render more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older G3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony G3 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony G3 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony G3 Portrait photography features
Sony W570 Portrait photography features
26
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony G3 Street photography factors
Sony W570 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony G3 Sports photography features
Sony W570 Sports photography features
23
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
36
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony G3 Travel photography factors
Sony W570 Travel photography factors
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony G3 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W570 Landscape photography highlights
36
has manual focus
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
38
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony G3
Vlogging with Sony W570
27
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
29
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Sony G3 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony G3 and Sony W570
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - 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 rate 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.30 m (Auto ISO) 3.70 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185g (0.41 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $200 $159