Sony G3 vs Sony WX350
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Sony G3 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
- Announced February 2014
- Succeeded the Sony WX300
- Later Model is Sony WX500
Sony G3 vs Sony WX350 Overview
Below, we are matching up the Sony G3 and Sony WX350, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the G3 (10MP) and WX350 (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe G3 was launched 6 years before the WX350 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the G3 matches up against the WX350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony G3 vs Sony WX350 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony G3 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony WX350
G3 | WX350 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony G3
WX350 | G3 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | January 2009 | More modern by 62 months |
Common features in the Sony G3 and Sony WX350
G3 | WX350 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Sony G3 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony G3 enjoys external dimensions 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 WX350 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Examine the Sony G3 and Sony WX350 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the G3 compared to the WX350.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G3 and WX350 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Sony G3 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The image here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G3 and WX350.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX350 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged G3 will be behind in sensor technology.
Sony G3 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony G3 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-01-08 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-10.0 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.5" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) | 4.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) | VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 | 185g (0.41 lbs) | 164g (0.36 lbs) |
Dimensions | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 | ||
Battery life | - | 470 shots |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $200 | $270 |