• 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
  • 7.1 megapixels
  •  
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • 35.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • Detailed specifications
  • Pentax Optio W30
  • Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Links
Prices:    
Manufacturer URL: Manufacturer website Manufacturer website
Predecessor:    
Successor: Pentax W60
W30 vs W60 		 
General
Model Number: W30 DSC-G3
Alternate Model Number(s):    
Camera Format:   Ultra Compact
Currently Manufactured: No No
Retail Price: $299.95 $500.00
Street Price: $234.64  
Date Available: 2007-03-31 2009-01-08
Tripod Mount: Yes Yes
Weight: 5.6 oz (160 g)
includes batteries 		7.0 oz (198 g)
includes batteries
Size: 4.2 x 2.1 x 0.9 in.
(107 x 53 x 24 mm) 		4.0 x 2.5 x 0.8 in.
(102 x 62 x 19 mm)
Waterproof: No No
Waterproof Depth: n/a n/a
Image Sensor
Sensor Type: CCD CCD
Sensor Manufacturer:   Sony Super HAD
Effective Megapixels: 7.1 10.1
Sensor Format: 1/2.5 inch 1/2.3 inch
Sensor size: 24.7104mm2 (5.76mm x 4.29mm) 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch: 1.88 microns 1.69 microns
Focal Length Multiplier: n/a n/a
Aspect Ratio: 4:3 4:3, 3:2
Color Filter Type: RGBG RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:    
Self-Cleaning: No No
Sensor shift image stabilization: No No
On-Sensor Phase Detect: No No
DxO Sensor Score:    
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):    
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):    
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):    
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3),
2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3),
2304 x 1728 (4.0 MP, 4:3),
2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3),
1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3),
1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3),
640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) 		3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3),
3648 x 2056 (7.5 MP, Other),
2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3),
2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3),
1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9),
640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format: JPEG (Exif 2.2) JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second: n/a 1.6
Video Capture
Can take movies: Yes Yes
Movie Resolution: 640x480 (30/​15)
320x240 (30/​15) 		640x480 (30/​16.6)
320x240 (8.3)
Movie File Format: MOV (QuickTime Motion JPEG)  
Composite Video Out: Yes Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: Yes Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out: Yes
HD Video Connection: HDMI
Lens & Optics
Lens Mount: n/a n/a
Lens: Pentax power zoom (11 elements, 9 groups, 3 asperical) Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens (Internal); 12 elements in 10 groups
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 38 - 114mm 35 - 140mm
Focal Length (actual): 6.3 - 18.9mm 6.2 - 24.7mm
Zoom Ratio: 3.00x 4.00x
Aperture Range: f/3.3 (wide) / f/4.0 (tele) - ??? f/3.5 (W) - f/4.6 (T) - f/10
Integrated ND Filter: No No
Normal Focus Range: 40 cm to Infinity
15.7 in to Infinity 		 
Macro Focus Range: 1 - 60 cm
0.4 - 23.6 in 		 
Filter Thread: n/a n/a
Thread Type: n/a n/a
Optical Image Stabilization: No Yes
Digital Zoom: Yes Yes
Digital Zoom Values: Up to 4x 2x Precision, up to ?x Smart Zoom
Auto Focus
Auto Focus: Yes Yes
Auto Focus Type: 9-point Contrast Detection with face recognition, spot, pan, and auto tracking modes Contrast Detection, 9-points
Auto Focus Assist Light? No Yes
Manual Focus: Yes Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder: LCD LCD
Viewfinder Type:    
Focus Peaking: No No
EVF Resolution: n/a n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):    
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):    
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder: No No
Rear Display: Yes Yes
Rear Display Size (inches): 2.5 3.5
Rear Display Resolution: 115,000 dots 921,600 dots
Touchscreen: No No
Articulating Screen: No No
Tilt Swivel Screen: No No
Selfie Screen: No No
Max Playback Zoom: 8.0x  
Top Deck Display:
Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):    
Minimum ISO (native):    
ISO Settings: Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600* (Blur Reduction / Report modes only) Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto ISO Mode: No Yes
White Balance Settings: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent , Manual Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Incandescent, Flash WB
Shutter Speed Range: 1/2000 - 4 sec 1/1000 - 1 sec
Bulb Mode: No No
Exposure Compensation: +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes: Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot Multi-pattern
Program Auto Exposure: Yes Yes
Aperture Priority: No No
Shutter Priority: No No
Full Manual Exposure: No No
Creative Exposure Modes: Auto Picture, Program, Night Scene, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Underwater, Underwater Movie, Digital SR, Surf & Snow, Sport, Pet, Frame Composite (3MP), Synchronous Sound Record, Kids, Soft, Self-portrait, Fireworks, Food, Text, Museum, Neutral Skin Tone, Report Easy Shooting, High Sensitivity,Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Hi-speed Shutter, Underwater, Gourmet
Self Timer: 2 or 10 seconds 10 or 2 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):    
High Resolution Composite: No No
Flash
Built-in Flash: Yes Yes
Flash Modes: Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Soft flash Auto, On, Slow Synch, Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): n/a n/a
Flash Range Description: ISO Auto: Wide:11.8 ft (3.6m); Tele: 9.8 ft (3.0m) ISO Auto: Approx.0.08-Approx.4.3m (Approx.0.26
Max Flash Sync:    
Flash Exposure Compensation:    
External Flash Connection: n/a n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:    
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: SD / SDHC MS Duo / MS PRO Duo
UHS Support:    
Other Memory:    
Dual Card Slots: No No
RAW Capture Support: No No
Uncompressed Format:    
Movie File Format: MOV (QuickTime Motion JPEG)  
Included Memory: 21.9 MB 4,000.0 MB
Included Memory Type: Internal Internal
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi: No Yes
NFC: No
Bluetooth: No No
Built-In GPS: No No
Microphone Jack: No No
Headphone Jack: No No
External Connections: USB 1.1 USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant: Yes Yes
DPOF Compliant: Yes Yes
Remote Control: No
Remote Control Type:    
Connections (extended): DC In Mutli-Use Connector
Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):   1.87
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):    
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):    
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):    
Camera penalizes early shutter press? No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):   1.6
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):   Unlimited
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):    
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):    
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):    
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):    
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):   0.31 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):   0.39 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter Lag (manual focus):    
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):    
Shutter Lag (prefocused):   0.008 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):    
Startup Time:   2.6 seconds
Play -> Record Time:    
Flash cycle time, full power:   5.4 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): 210 shots 200 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):    
Battery Life, Video:    
Battery Form Factor: Proprietary D-LI63 Proprietary InfoLITHIUM D type 3.6V
Usable Battery Types: Lithium Ion rechargeable Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included: 1 x Proprietary D-LI63 Lithium Ion rechargeable 1 x Proprietary InfoLITHIUM Lithium-ion rechargea
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): Yes Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software: Software S-SW63 (CD ROM) Sony CD-ROM
OS Compatibility: Windows, Mac OS Windows, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: Enhanced waterproof construction allows it to be submerged down to ten feet for up to two hours. Wi-Fi enabled with world's first built-in web browser, Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, Smile Shutter, Intelligent Scene Recognition and Dynamic Range Optimizer. Available in black.