Sony G3 vs Sony HX5

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.