Sony G3 vs Sony W710

Its time to examine more closely at the Sony G3 vs Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are offered by Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the G3 (10MP) and W710 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The G3 was revealed 5 years earlier than the W710 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the G3 matches up vs the W710 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The full galleries are viewable at Sony G3 Gallery & Sony W710 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Sony G3 has got outer measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony W710 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the G3 versus the W710.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G3 and W710 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G3 and W710.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W710 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged G3 is going to be behind in sensor technology.