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Sony G3 vs Sony WX30

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Sony G3 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs

Sony G3
(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
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Photography Glossary

Sony G3 vs Sony WX30 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Sony G3 and Sony WX30, 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 WX30 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The G3 was introduced 3 years earlier than the WX30 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the G3 scores vs the WX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony WX30

 G3 WX30 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony G3

 WX30 G3 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2009Newer by 30 months
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Sony G3 and Sony WX30

 G3 WX30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony G3 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony G3 provides external dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Sony G3 and Sony WX30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the G3 and the WX30.

Sony G3 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G3 and WX30 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sony G3 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The image underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G3 and WX30.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX30 to show extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged G3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sony G3 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony G3 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony G3 Portrait photography features
Sony WX30 Portrait photography features
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony G3 Street photography information
Sony WX30 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony G3
Sports photography with Sony WX30
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony G3 Travel photography details
Sony WX30 Travel photography details
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony G3
Landscape photography with Sony WX30
36
you can focus manually
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony G3 Vlogging info
Sony WX30 Vlogging info
27
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
35
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (117g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
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Sony G3 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony G3 and Sony WX30
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2011-07-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 gr (0.41 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 250 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $200 $259