Sony G3 vs Sony H90

On this page, we will be looking at the Sony G3 vs Sony H90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the G3 (10MP) and H90 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The G3 was revealed 4 years earlier than the H90 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the G3 matches up versus the H90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The full galleries are viewable at Sony G3 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony G3 features external 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) whilst the Sony H90 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Sony G3 vs Sony H90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the G3 against the H90.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G3 and H90 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G3 and H90.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony H90 to render greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged G3 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.