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Sony G3 vs Sony W730

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Sony G3 vs Sony W730 Key Specs

Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • 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 W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Sony G3 vs Sony W730 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Sony G3 versus Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are offered by Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the G3 (10MP) and W730 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The G3 was released 5 years before the W730 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the G3 grades versus the W730 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony W730

 G3 W730 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Sony G3

 W730 G3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 48 months

Common features in the Sony G3 and Sony W730

 G3 W730 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Sony G3 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony G3 has got outer dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony W730 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Sony G3 versus Sony W730 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the G3 and the W730.

Sony G3 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G3 and W730 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sony G3 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G3 and W730.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W730 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged G3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Sony G3 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony G3 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony G3
Portrait photography with Sony W730
26
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony G3 as a Street photography camera
Sony W730 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than competition (122 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony G3 Sports photography information
Sony W730 Sports photography information
23
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony G3 Travel photography factors
Sony W730 Travel photography factors
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition (122g)
has focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony G3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W730 as a Landscape photography camera
36
focusing manually
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
39
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony G3
Vlogging with Sony W730
27
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic jack
34
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competition (122 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Sony G3 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony G3 and Sony W730
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.30 m (Auto ISO) 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185g (0.41 lbs) 122g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 - 240 pictures
Style 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
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $200 $138