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Sony G3 vs Sony WX9

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Sony G3 vs Sony WX9 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 WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Sony G3 vs Sony WX9 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Sony G3 versus Sony WX9, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the G3 (10MP) and WX9 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The G3 was manufactured 24 months before the WX9 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony G3 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the G3 matches up against the WX9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony WX9

 G3 WX9 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Sony G3

 WX9 G3 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Sony G3 and Sony WX9

 G3 WX9 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution921k921kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony G3 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Sony G3 provides physical dimensions 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 WX9 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Sony G3 versus Sony WX9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the G3 versus the WX9.

Sony G3 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G3 and WX9 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Sony G3 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G3 and WX9.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony WX9 to offer you more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged G3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony G3 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony G3 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony G3
Portrait photography with Sony WX9
26
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony G3 Street photography details
Sony WX9 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony G3
Sports photography with Sony WX9
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony G3 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX9 Travel photography highlights
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony G3 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX9 Landscape photography factors
36
has manual focus
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
43
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony G3 Vlogging details
Sony WX9 Vlogging details
27
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
33
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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Sony G3 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony G3 and Sony WX9
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.30 m (Auto ISO) 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 gr (0.41 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $200 $188