Sony G3 vs Sony W690
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Sony G3 vs Sony W690 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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
- Revealed February 2012
Sony G3 vs Sony W690 Overview
Following is a in depth overview of the Sony G3 versus Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are sold by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the G3 (10MP) and W690 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe G3 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the W690 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the G3 grades against the W690 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony G3 vs Sony W690 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony G3 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony W690
G3 | W690 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Sony G3
W690 | G3 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | January 2009 | More modern by 38 months |
Common features in the Sony G3 and Sony W690
G3 | W690 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Sony G3 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony G3 comes with outside 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) while the Sony W690 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
See the Sony G3 versus Sony W690 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the G3 against the W690.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G3 and W690 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Sony G3 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The picture below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G3 and W690.
As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W690 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged G3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Sony G3 vs Sony W690 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-01-08 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
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 aliasing 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 images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-10.0 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 185g (0.41 lb) | 142g (0.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 220 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
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 | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $200 | $297 |