Sony G3 vs Sony HX400V

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony G3 Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

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.

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

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.