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Sony G3 vs Sony WX1

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Sony G3 vs Sony WX1 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 WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Sony G3 vs Sony WX1 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Sony G3 versus Sony WX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Sony. The resolution of the G3 (10MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the G3 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The G3 was manufactured 7 months prior to the WX1 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony G3 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the G3 grades versus the WX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony WX1

 G3 WX1 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Sony G3

 WX1 G3 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2009More modern by 7 months

Common features in the Sony G3 and Sony WX1

 G3 WX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sony G3 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Sony G3 comes with outer measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Sony G3 versus Sony WX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the G3 against the WX1.

Sony G3 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G3 and WX1 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sony G3 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G3 and WX1.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The G3 contains the bigger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh easier. The more aged G3 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Sony G3 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony G3 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony G3 Portrait photography information
Sony WX1 Portrait photography information
26
manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony G3 Street photography details
Sony WX1 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony G3 Sports photography information
Sony WX1 Sports photography information
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony G3 Travel photography information
Sony WX1 Travel photography information
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
56
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (149g)
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony G3
Landscape photography with Sony WX1
36
manual focus
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
31
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony G3 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX1 Vlogging highlights
27
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
28
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
heavier than average (149g)
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Sony G3 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony G3 and Sony WX1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2009-08-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.30 m (Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 gr (0.41 lb) 149 gr (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $200 $149