Sony G3 vs Sony HX5
94 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
31
92 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
31
Sony G3 vs Sony HX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched June 2010
Photography Glossary Sony G3 vs Sony HX5 Overview
Below is a extended assessment of the Sony G3 versus Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are produced by Sony. The resolution of the G3 (10MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the G3 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") feature totally different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe G3 was launched 17 months earlier than the HX5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the G3 matches up vs the HX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The complete galleries are provided at Sony G3 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony HX5
| G3 | HX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen dimension | 3.5" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Sony G3
| HX5 | G3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2010 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 17 months |
Common features in the Sony G3 and Sony HX5
| G3 | HX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Sony G3 vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony G3 provides outer 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) and the Sony HX5 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the G3 compared to the HX5.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G3 and HX5 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Sony G3 vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G3 and HX5.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The G3 includes the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The older G3 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Sony G3 vs Sony HX5 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-01-08 | 2010-06-16 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-10.0 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 921k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) | 3.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| 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 grams (0.41 lbs) | 200 grams (0.44 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| 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 model | - | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $200 | $275 |