Sony G3 vs Sony HX10V
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Sony G3 vs Sony HX10V 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
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Released February 2012
- Newer Model is Sony HX20V
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Its time to examine more closely at the Sony G3 and Sony HX10V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the G3 (10MP) and HX10V (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe G3 was manufactured 4 years before the HX10V and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the G3 grades vs the HX10V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony G3 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony HX10V
| G3 | HX10V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3.5" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Sony G3
| HX10V | G3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2012 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 38 months |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 921k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Sony G3 and Sony HX10V
| G3 | HX10V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Sony G3 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Sony G3 enjoys physical dimensions 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 HX10V has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony G3 and Sony HX10V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the G3 versus the HX10V.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G3 and HX10V is 94 and 91 respectively.
Sony G3 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G3 and HX10V.
All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX10V to give extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older G3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Sony G3 vs Sony HX10V Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Sony | Sony |
| Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2012-02-28 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 24-400mm (16.7x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-10.0 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3.5" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 921k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 1 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) | 5.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 185 gr (0.41 pounds) | 234 gr (0.52 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - | 320 photographs |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $200 | $616 |