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Sony G3 vs Sony H400

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Sony G3 vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
Sony H400
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Sony G3 vs Sony H400 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Sony G3 versus Sony H400, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the G3 (10MP) and H400 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The G3 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the H400 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony G3 being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the G3 matches up vs the H400 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony H400

 G3 H400 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Sony G3

 H400 G3 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2009Fresher by 62 months

Common features in the Sony G3 and Sony H400

 G3 H400 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony G3 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony G3 offers exterior measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony H400 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the G3 vs the H400.

Sony G3 vs Sony H400 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G3 and H400 is 94 and 62 respectively.

Sony G3 vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G3 and H400.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony H400 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older G3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sony G3 vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony G3 vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony G3 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H400 Portrait photography highlights
26
has manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
40
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony G3
Street photography with Sony H400
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (628g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony G3
Sports photography with Sony H400
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
51
great zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony G3 Travel photography factors
Sony H400 Travel photography factors
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
53
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (1550mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (628 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony G3
Landscape photography with Sony H400
36
has manual focus
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony G3
Vlogging with Sony H400
27
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
26
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
has microphone support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than competition in class (628 grams)
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Sony G3 vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony G3 and Sony H400
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-08 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz(R)
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/3.4-6.5
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.30 m (Auto ISO) 8.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 X 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185g (0.41 lbs) 628g (1.38 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $200 $268