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Sony G3 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Sony G3 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Sony G3
(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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony HX300
Photography Glossary

Sony G3 vs Sony HX400V Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Sony G3 versus Sony HX400V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the G3 (10MP) and HX400V (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The G3 was launched 6 years earlier than the HX400V which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony G3 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the G3 grades vs the HX400V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony HX400V

 G3 HX400V 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Sony G3

 HX400V G3 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2009Newer by 62 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Sony G3 and Sony HX400V

 G3 HX400V 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen resolution921k921kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sony G3 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony G3 provides outer 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 HX400V has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the G3 versus the HX400V.

Sony G3 vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G3 and HX400V is 94 and 62 respectively.

Sony G3 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The picture below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G3 and HX400V.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony HX400V to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged G3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony G3 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony G3 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony G3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Portrait photography camera
26
manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
51
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony G3 Street photography information
Sony HX400V Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
50
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony G3 Sports photography advice
Sony HX400V Sports photography advice
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
55
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony G3
Travel photography with Sony HX400V
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
53
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (660g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony G3 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX400V Landscape photography highlights
36
manual focus
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
49
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony G3
Vlogging with Sony HX400V
27
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
29
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (660 grams)
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Sony G3 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony G3 and Sony HX400V
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-08 2014-02-12
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3.5" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.30 m (Auto ISO) 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 gr (0.41 lbs) 660 gr (1.46 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 300 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $200 $448