Reviews of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
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CNET Review
The Good: Surprisingly speedy; 4GB internal memory.
The Bad: Wi-Fi is slow and difficult to use; touch screen is occasionally nonresponsive; poor battery life.
The Bottom Line: Though it's a decent camera, the Sony Cyber-shot G3's Wi-Fi implementation is a disappointment, and makes the camera overpriced relative to nonwireless models, including its better designed but otherwise similar sibling, the DSC-T700.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 72/100 and users 92/100. Comparing these reviews to 555063 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 90/100 = Excellent.
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pcmag.com
Review Summary: The pricey Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 takes excellent pictures and represents a major step forward in the evolution of Wi-Fi-enabled cameras, but it suffers from poor battery life and slow wireless upload times.
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pcadvisor.co.uk
Review Summary: The first-generation implementation of the Wi-Fi feature is a bit rough around the edges, due to the navigation issues. Still, early adopters and casual photographers looking for a whiz-bang gadget may be enticed to plop down cash the Sony Cyber-shot ...
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pcworld.com
Review Summary: The first-generation implementation of the Wi-Fi feature is a bit rough around the edges, due to the navigation issues. Still, early adopters and casual photographers looking for a whiz-bang gadget may be enticed to plop down the five Benjamins for ...
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: DSC-G3
General
- Product Type Digital camera - Compact
- Width 4 in
- Depth 0.9 in
- Height 2.4 in
- Weight 7 oz
- Enclosure Color Black
Main Features
- Resolution 10.1 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Optical Sensor Type Super HAD CCD
- Total Pixels 10,300,000 pixels
- Effective Sensor Resolution 10,100,000 pixels
- Light Sensitivity ISO 80, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600, ISO 3200, ISO auto
- LAN and Wireless Image Transferring Protocols IEEE 802.11g
- Digital Zoom 2 x
- Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
- Shooting Programs Automatic, Easy shooting, Program, Normal movie mode, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Hi-speed Shutter, Underwater, Gourmet
- Special Effects Sepia, Vivid, Black & White
- Image Stabilizer Optical (Super Steady Shot)
- Image stabilizer feature Optical stabilization helps prevent blurry pictures, especially for handheld cameras at slow shutter speeds or when using high optical zoom. This camera utilizes built-in Super SteadyShot stabilization to assist in taking sharper pictures.
- Max Shutter Speed 1/1000 sec
- Min Shutter Speed 1 sec
- Exposure Metering Spot, Multi-segment, Center-weighted
- Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
- Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
- Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps
- Face Detection Yes
- White Balance Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Flash, Cloudy, Daylight, Underwater, Fluorescent, Incandescent
- Digital Video Format MPEG VX
- Still Image Format JPEG
- TV Tuner None
- Video Capture 640 x 320
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory 4 GB Flash - Integrated (soldered memory - 4 GB )
- Supported Flash Memory Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo
- Floppy Drive None
- Digital Storage Media None
- Image Storage JPEG
Camera Flash
- Camera Flash Built-in flash
- Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
- Red Eye Reduction Yes
- Effective Flash Range 3 in - 28 ft
- Features AF illuminator
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 6.18 mm - 24.7 mm - F/3.5-4.6
- Focal Length 6.18 mm - 24.7 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 35 - 140 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) 9
- Lens Aperture F/3.5-4.6
- Optical Zoom 4 x
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
- Lens Construction 10 group(s) / 12 element(s)
- Lens Manufacturer Carl Zeiss
- Features Aspherical lens
Additional Features
- Self Timer Yes
- Self Timer Delay 2 sec, 10 sec
- Additional Features DPOF support, Auto power save, Built-in speaker, PictBridge support, Built-in help guide, Touch-screen control, USB 2.0 compatibility, Dynamic Range Optimizer, Dual image stabilization, Blink Detection technology, Smile Detection technology
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type None
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 3.5 in - Color
- Display Form Factor Built-in
- Display Format 921,600 pixels
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type Voice recorder
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
- Microphone Technology Electret condenser
- Microphone Operation Mode Mono
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x USB, 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x HD component output
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x Memory Stick PRO Duo
Software
- Software Drivers & Utilities, Sony Picture Motion Browser
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, Apple Mac OS 9.1, Apple Mac OS 9.2, Apple Mac OS X 10.1 - 10.5
- Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Wrist strap, Docking station insert
- Cables Included 1, A/V cable, USB cable
Power
- Power Device Battery charger - External
Battery
- Supported Battery Sony NP-BD1
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 680 mAh ( Included )
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year parts and labor warranty
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User Opinions
Buying Choices
Cyber-shot DSC-G3 Black Digital Camera from 1 online store: Lowest Price: $429.99
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Crutchfield.com
$429.99 |
In stock: yes
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