Sony G3 vs Sony WX5

Let's look a little more in depth at the Sony G3 versus Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are created by Sony. The resolution of the G3 (10MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The G3 was brought out 18 months prior to the WX5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the G3 grades against the WX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The entire galleries are provided at Sony G3 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony G3 has got outside measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony WX5 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the G3 versus the WX5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G3 and WX5 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The picture here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G3 and WX5.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX5 to show more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged G3 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.