Sony G3 vs Sony HX30V

Below is a thorough analysis of the Sony G3 vs Sony HX30V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the G3 (10MP) and HX30V (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The G3 was launched 4 years before the HX30V and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the G3 grades against the HX30V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony G3 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Sony G3 enjoys 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 HX30V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the G3 and the HX30V.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G3 and HX30V is 94 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G3 and HX30V.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony HX30V to render more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older G3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.