Canon G3 X vs Sony HX100V

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G3 X and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The full galleries are available at Canon G3 X Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

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).

Examine the Canon G3 X and Sony HX100V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.