Canon G3 X vs Sony HX200V

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon G3 X vs Sony HX200V, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the G3 X (20MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is very well matched but the G3 X (1") and HX200V (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The G3 X was announced 3 years after the HX200V which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the G3 X grades against the HX200V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G3 X and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The whole galleries are available at Canon G3 X Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon G3 X provides physical dimensions of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") having a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Check out the Canon G3 X vs Sony HX200V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the G3 X against the HX200V.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G3 X and HX200V is 60 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The image underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G3 X and HX200V.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G3 X having a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon G3 X will give you more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern G3 X is going to have an edge in sensor tech.