Sony G3 vs Sony WX5
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Sony G3 vs Sony WX5 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
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Introduced July 2010
Sony G3 vs Sony WX5 Overview
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Sony G3 vs Sony WX5 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony WX5
G3 | WX5 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3.5" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.7") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 461k | Clearer display (+460k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Sony G3
WX5 | G3 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | July 2010 | January 2009 | More modern by 18 months |
Common features in the Sony G3 and Sony WX5
G3 | WX5 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Sony G3 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
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).
Check out the Sony G3 versus Sony WX5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Sony G3 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
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.
Sony G3 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony G3 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-01-08 | 2010-07-08 |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
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 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-10.0 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.5 inch | 2.8 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) | 5.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 185 gr (0.41 lb) | 146 gr (0.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $200 | $250 |