Sony G3 vs Sony W730

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony G3 Gallery & Sony W730 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.