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Sony G3 vs Sony WX70

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony G3 vs Sony WX70 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Sony G3 vs Sony WX70 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Sony G3 and Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are sold by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the G3 (10MP) and WX70 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The G3 was revealed 4 years earlier than the WX70 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the G3 grades vs the WX70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony WX70

 G3 WX70 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sony G3

 WX70 G3 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 37 months
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Sony G3 and Sony WX70

 G3 WX70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Sony G3 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony G3 provides exterior measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Sony G3 and Sony WX70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the G3 versus the WX70.

Sony G3 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G3 and WX70 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Sony G3 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G3 and WX70.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX70 to provide greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older G3 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony G3 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony G3 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony G3 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX70 Portrait photography highlights
26
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony G3 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony G3 Sports photography factors
Sony WX70 Sports photography factors
23
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony G3 Travel photography info
Sony WX70 Travel photography info
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
includes focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony G3 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX70 Landscape photography highlights
36
focusing manually
big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony G3 Vlogging features
Sony WX70 Vlogging features
27
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
36
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
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Sony G3 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony G3 and Sony WX70
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.30 m (Auto ISO) 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 lbs) 114 gr (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 life - 240 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $200 $242