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Sony G3 vs Sony W620

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Sony G3 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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 W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Sony G3 vs Sony W620 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Sony G3 versus Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both sold by Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the G3 (10MP) and W620 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The G3 was unveiled 4 years before the W620 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the G3 matches up vs the W620 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony W620

 G3 W620 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony G3

 W620 G3 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 36 months

Common features in the Sony G3 and Sony W620

 G3 W620 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony G3 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony G3 provides physical 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) whilst the Sony W620 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the G3 against the W620.

Sony G3 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G3 and W620 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sony G3 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G3 and W620.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony W620 to produce greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged G3 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Sony G3 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony G3 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony G3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W620 as a Portrait photography camera
26
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony G3
Street photography with Sony W620
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
lighter than competition in class (116g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony G3 Sports photography highlights
Sony W620 Sports photography highlights
23
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
33
decent MP (14MP)
offers tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony G3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W620 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competition in class (116g)
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony G3 Landscape photography info
Sony W620 Landscape photography info
36
manual focus
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
33
pretty wide (28mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony G3 Vlogging factors
Sony W620 Vlogging factors
27
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
30
pretty wide (28mm)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Sony G3 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony G3 and Sony W620
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 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
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.30 m (Auto ISO) 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 185 gr (0.41 lbs) 116 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 life - 220 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $200 $102