Sony G3 vs Sony HX10V

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.