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Sony G3 vs Sony WX10

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Sony G3 vs Sony WX10 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 WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Released January 2011
Photography Glossary

Sony G3 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Sony G3 vs Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both sold by Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the G3 (10MP) and WX10 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The G3 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the WX10 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the G3 matches up versus the WX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony WX10

 G3 WX10 
Display size3.5"2.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony G3

 WX10 G3 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Sony G3 and Sony WX10

 G3 WX10 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony G3 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony G3 has got physical measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Sony G3 vs Sony WX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the G3 vs the WX10.

Sony G3 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G3 and WX10 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Sony G3 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The image below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G3 and WX10.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX10 to render greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged G3 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony G3 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony G3 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony G3 Portrait photography details
Sony WX10 Portrait photography details
26
manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony G3 Street photography information
Sony WX10 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony G3
Sports photography with Sony WX10
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony G3
Travel photography with Sony WX10
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony G3 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX10 Landscape photography factors
36
manual focus
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
50
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony G3 Vlogging info
Sony WX10 Vlogging info
27
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
32
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
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Sony G3 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony G3 and Sony WX10
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 2.8 inch
Display resolution 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.30 m (Auto ISO) 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 grams (0.41 lbs) 161 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $200 $200