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Sony G3 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Sony G3 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

Sony G3
(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
  • Announced January 2009
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX30V
Photography Glossary

Sony G3 vs Sony HX50V Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Sony G3 and Sony HX50V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the G3 (10MP) and HX50V (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The G3 was brought out 5 years before the HX50V and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the G3 matches up vs the HX50V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony HX50V

 G3 HX50V 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Sony G3

 HX50V G3 
AnnouncedApril 2013January 2009More recent by 52 months

Common features in the Sony G3 and Sony HX50V

 G3 HX50V 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution921k921kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony G3 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony G3 features exterior measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Sony G3 and Sony HX50V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the G3 versus the HX50V.

Sony G3 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G3 and HX50V is 94 and 89 respectively.

Sony G3 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G3 and HX50V.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX50V to offer greater detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older G3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sony G3 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony G3 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony G3
Portrait photography with Sony HX50V
26
focusing manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
50
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
offers face detection focusing
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony G3 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (272 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony G3 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Sports photography camera
23
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery power (400 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony G3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
good battery power (400 shots)
lighter than competition in class (272 grams)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Sony G3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Landscape photography camera
36
focusing manually
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
53
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good battery power (400 CIPA)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony G3 Vlogging advice
Sony HX50V Vlogging advice
27
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
34
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (272g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Sony G3 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony G3 and Sony HX50V
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-08 2013-04-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.30 m (Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 185g (0.41 lb) 272g (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 - 400 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
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 1 1
Price at launch $200 $439