Sony G3 vs Sony HX1
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Sony G3 vs Sony HX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
- Revealed April 2009
Sony G3 vs Sony HX1 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Sony G3 and Sony HX1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Sony. The resolution of the G3 (10MP) and the HX1 (9MP) is fairly comparable but the G3 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe G3 was released 3 months earlier than the HX1 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony G3 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the G3 grades versus the HX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony G3 vs Sony HX1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The complete galleries are provided at Sony G3 Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony HX1
G3 | HX1 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Sony G3
HX1 | G3 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Sony G3 and Sony HX1
G3 | HX1 | |||
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Revealed | January 2009 | April 2009 | Same age | |
Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Sony G3 vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony G3 offers exterior measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony HX1 has proportions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).
See the Sony G3 and Sony HX1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the G3 versus the HX1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G3 and HX1 is 94 and 67 respectively.
Sony G3 vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G3 and HX1.
As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G3 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony G3 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively.
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Sony G3 vs Sony HX1 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-01-08 | 2009-04-22 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-10.0 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) | 9.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1440x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 185 grams (0.41 lb) | 544 grams (1.20 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $200 | $47,999 |