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Canon G3 X vs Sony HX100V

Portability
60
Imaging
52
Features
76
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G3 X front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Canon G3 X vs Sony HX100V Key Specs

Canon G3 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 733g - 123 x 77 x 105mm
  • Introduced June 2015
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Launched October 2011
  • Updated by Sony HX200V
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Canon G3 X vs Sony HX100V Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon G3 X and Sony HX100V, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the G3 X (20MP) and HX100V (16MP) and the G3 X (1") and HX100V (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The G3 X was unveiled 3 years later than the HX100V and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the G3 X scores against the HX100V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G3 X over the Sony HX100V

 G3 X HX100V 
LaunchedJune 2015October 2011More recent by 45 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k921kSharper screen (+699k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Canon G3 X

 HX100V G3 X 

Common features in the Canon G3 X and Sony HX100V

 G3 X HX100V 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen

Canon G3 X vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G3 X has got outside measurements of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") having a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the G3 X compared to the HX100V.

Canon G3 X vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G3 X and HX100V is 60 and 66 respectively.

Canon G3 X vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Canon G3 X vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G3 X and HX100V.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G3 X with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon G3 X will provide you with extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent G3 X provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon G3 X vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Canon G3 X vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G3 X vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G3 X
Portrait photography with Sony HX100V
71
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
39
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G3 X
Street photography with Sony HX100V
73
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
weather sealing
50
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (577 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G3 X Sports photography advice
Sony HX100V Sports photography advice
59
excellent zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames/s)
bad battery life (300 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
49
amazing zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G3 X Travel photography details
Sony HX100V Travel photography details
65
weather sealing
provides focus via touch
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (600mm)
bad battery life (300 CIPA)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
very long zoom (810mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (577 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G3 X as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Landscape photography camera
63
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
bad battery life (300 shots)
47
you can focus manually
decently wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G3 X Vlogging information
Sony HX100V Vlogging information
69
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
25
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition (577 grams)
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Canon G3 X vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G3 X and Sony HX100V
 Canon PowerShot G3 XSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot G3 X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Category Large Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-06-18 2011-10-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 31 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-600mm (25.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,620k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.9fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) 12.70 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 733g (1.62 lb) 577g (1.27 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 77 x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 521 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $849 $429