Sony G3 vs Sony W810
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Sony G3 vs Sony W810 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
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
- Introduced January 2014
Sony G3 vs Sony W810 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Sony G3 and Sony W810, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the G3 (10MP) and W810 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe G3 was revealed 6 years before the W810 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony G3 being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the G3 matches up versus the W810 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony G3 vs Sony W810 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The full galleries are provided at Sony G3 Gallery and Sony W810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony W810
G3 | W810 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen size | 3.5" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Sony G3
W810 | G3 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | January 2009 | More recent by 60 months |
Common features in the Sony G3 and Sony W810
G3 | W810 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Sony G3 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony G3 comes with external 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 W810 has proportions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).
Contrast the Sony G3 and Sony W810 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the G3 compared to the W810.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G3 and W810 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Sony G3 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The graphic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G3 and W810.
Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony W810 to produce more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older G3 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Sony G3 vs Sony W810 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 27-162mm (6.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-10.0 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) | 3.20 m (with ISO auto) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 185 gr (0.41 pounds) | 111 gr (0.24 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 | - | 200 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $200 | $100 |