Canon G3 X vs Sony HX350

The following is a detailed review of the Canon G3 X and Sony HX350, 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 HX350 (20MP) is very comparable but the G3 X (1") and HX350 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The G3 X was revealed 18 months before the HX350 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the G3 X scores against the HX350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G3 X and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G3 X Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon G3 X has got external measurements of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") and a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) whilst the Sony HX350 has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Look at the Canon G3 X and Sony HX350 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the G3 X vs the HX350.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G3 X and HX350 is 60 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G3 X and HX350.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The G3 X includes the larger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field easier. The more aged G3 X will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.