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Sony G3 vs Sony W690

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Sony G3 vs Sony W690 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony W690
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony W690

 G3 W690 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Sony G3

 W690 G3 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2009More modern by 38 months

Common features in the Sony G3 and Sony W690

 G3 W690 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony G3 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G3 and W690 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Sony G3 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony G3 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony G3 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony G3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W690 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony G3 as a Street photography camera
Sony W690 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony G3 Sports photography advice
Sony W690 Sports photography advice
23
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony G3 Travel photography info
Sony W690 Travel photography info
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony G3 Landscape photography details
Sony W690 Landscape photography details
36
has manual focus
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
43
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony G3
Vlogging with Sony W690
27
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Sony G3 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony G3 and Sony W690
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
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