Sony G3 vs Sony W650
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Sony G3 vs Sony W650 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012
Sony G3 vs Sony W650 Overview
Below is a extensive comparison of the Sony G3 vs Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are offered by Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the G3 (10MP) and W650 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe G3 was launched 4 years earlier than the W650 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the G3 grades against the W650 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony G3 vs Sony W650 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony G3 Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony W650
G3 | W650 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Sony G3
W650 | G3 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | January 2009 | More recent by 36 months |
Common features in the Sony G3 and Sony W650
G3 | W650 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Sony G3 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony G3 has got outer 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) while the Sony W650 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Analyze the Sony G3 vs Sony W650 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the G3 versus the W650.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G3 and W650 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Sony G3 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G3 and W650.
As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony W650 to give more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older G3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Sony G3 vs Sony W650 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 |
Category | 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor 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 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-10.0 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 921k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
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 |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 185 gr (0.41 lb) | 124 gr (0.27 lb) |
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 life | - | 220 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | 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 | One | One |
Launch pricing | $200 | $140 |