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Sony G3 vs Sony WX150

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Sony G3 vs Sony WX150 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 WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released February 2012
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Sony G3 vs Sony WX150 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Sony G3 and Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are created by Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the G3 (10MP) and WX150 (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The G3 was manufactured 4 years prior to the WX150 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the G3 scores vs the WX150 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony WX150

 G3 WX150 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k461kCrisper display (+460k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sony G3

 WX150 G3 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2009More modern by 38 months

Common features in the Sony G3 and Sony WX150

 G3 WX150 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sony G3 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony G3 enjoys external measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony WX150 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony G3 and Sony WX150 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the G3 against the WX150.

Sony G3 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G3 and WX150 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Sony G3 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G3 and WX150.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX150 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged G3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Sony G3 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony G3 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony G3 Portrait photography info
Sony WX150 Portrait photography info
26
manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
38
good MP (18 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony G3
Street photography with Sony WX150
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony G3 Sports photography information
Sony WX150 Sports photography information
23
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony G3 Travel photography info
Sony WX150 Travel photography info
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
good MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony G3 Landscape photography details
Sony WX150 Landscape photography details
36
manual focus
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
46
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony G3 Vlogging details
Sony WX150 Vlogging details
27
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic support
35
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Sony G3 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony G3 and Sony WX150
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 10 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.30 m (Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 grams (0.41 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 - 240 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $200 $300