- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 10.1 megapixels
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35.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 20.0 megapixels
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28.00mm - 224.00mm (35mm eq.)
Differences
Sony DSC-G3 advantages over Canon 160
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes
vs
No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Bigger pixels
~ 1.69
vs
1.20 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
vs
None
Share your photos wirelessly
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Manual focus
Yes
vs
No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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HDMI out
HDMI out
vs
None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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More dots on screen
922k
vs
230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
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Faster JPEG shooting
1.6 fps
vs
0.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
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Higher extended ISO
3200
vs
1600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
Canon 160 advantages over Sony DSC-G3
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Less expensive
$120 vs
$500 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
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More telephoto lens reach
224 mm
vs
140 mm
Capture objects farther away
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Newer
10 years
vs
16 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
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Lighter weight
127g
vs
198g
Lighter weight
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More pixels
20.0
vs
10.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Wider angle lens
28 mm
vs
35 mm
Capture more of the scene
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Longer exposure
15
vs
1 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Faster shutter
1/2000
vs
1/1000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Similarities
Common Weaknesses
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Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos
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The Competition
Compared to Olympus 1030 SW
Sony
DSC-G3
Olympus
1030 SW
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Less expensive
-
Fast startup
Canon
160
Olympus
1030 SW
Compared to Olympus Tough-8000
Sony
DSC-G3
Olympus
Tough-8000
Canon
160
Olympus
Tough-8000
Compared to Olympus Tough-6000
Sony
DSC-G3
Olympus
Tough-6000
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Fast startup
-
Built-in Wi-Fi
-
Less expensive
-
Wider angle lens
Canon
160
Olympus
Tough-6000
Compared to Sony WX80
-
Bigger pixels
-
Manual focus
-
Less expensive
-
Focus peaking
-
Less expensive
-
More pixels
Compared to Canon 130 IS
-
Bigger pixels
-
Manual focus