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Sony G3 vs Sony WX500

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
56
Overall
48

Sony G3 vs Sony WX500 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
  • Announced January 2009
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released April 2015
  • Older Model is Sony WX350
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Sony G3 vs Sony WX500 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Sony G3 versus Sony WX500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the G3 (10MP) and WX500 (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The G3 was brought out 7 years earlier than the WX500 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the G3 scores against the WX500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony WX500

 G3 WX500 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Sony G3

 WX500 G3 
ReleasedApril 2015January 2009Fresher by 76 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Sony G3 and Sony WX500

 G3 WX500 
Display resolution921k921kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony G3 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Sony G3 provides exterior dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the G3 and the WX500.

Sony G3 vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G3 and WX500 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Sony G3 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G3 and WX500.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX500 to show greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older G3 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sony G3 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony G3 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony G3
Portrait photography with Sony WX500
26
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
39
good megapixels (18MP)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony G3 Street photography features
Sony WX500 Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (236g)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony G3 Sports photography information
Sony WX500 Sports photography information
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery life (360 CIPA)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony G3 Travel photography advice
Sony WX500 Travel photography advice
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
great battery life (360 CIPA)
lighter than average (236 grams)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony G3 Landscape photography features
Sony WX500 Landscape photography features
36
focusing manually
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
49
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
great battery life (360 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony G3
Vlogging with Sony WX500
27
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic support
35
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (236g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Sony G3 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony G3 and Sony WX500
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-08 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.30 m (Auto ISO) 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 gr (0.41 lbs) 236 gr (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 - 360 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $200 $348