Sony G3 vs Sony W810

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.