Canon G3 X vs Sony HX400V

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon G3 X versus Sony HX400V, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the G3 X (20MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is pretty similar but the G3 X (1") and HX400V (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The G3 X was introduced 17 months after the HX400V which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the G3 X grades against the HX400V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G3 X & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G3 X Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G3 X comes with outside dimensions of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") with a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the G3 X vs the HX400V.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G3 X and HX400V is 60 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The image below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G3 X and HX400V.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The G3 X features the bigger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh simpler. The more recent G3 X should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.