Sony G3 vs Sony WX500
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Sony G3 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs
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- 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
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Sony G3 vs Sony WX500 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The entire galleries are provided at Sony G3 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony WX500
G3 | WX500 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Sony G3
WX500 | G3 | |||
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Released | April 2015 | January 2009 | Fresher by 76 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Sony G3 and Sony WX500
G3 | WX500 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 921k | Identical 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).
Check the Sony G3 versus Sony WX500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G3 and WX500 is 94 and 91 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony G3 vs Sony WX500 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
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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 |