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Sony G3 vs Sony HX80

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Sony G3 vs Sony HX80 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 HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Revealed March 2016
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Sony G3 vs Sony HX80 Overview

Below is a complete review of the Sony G3 vs Sony HX80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the G3 (10MP) and HX80 (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The G3 was launched 8 years prior to the HX80 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the G3 matches up versus the HX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony HX80

 G3 HX80 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Sony G3

 HX80 G3 
RevealedMarch 2016January 2009More recent by 87 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony G3 and Sony HX80

 G3 HX80 
Screen resolution921k921kThe same screen resolution

Sony G3 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony G3 provides exterior measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Sony G3 vs Sony HX80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the G3 versus the HX80.

Sony G3 vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G3 and HX80 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Sony G3 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G3 and HX80.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX80 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older G3 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Sony G3 vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony G3 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony G3
Portrait photography with Sony HX80
26
focusing manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
39
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony G3
Street photography with Sony HX80
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
70
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony G3 Sports photography factors
Sony HX80 Sports photography factors
23
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery (390 CIPA)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony G3 Travel photography information
Sony HX80 Travel photography information
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
76
better than average battery (390 shots)
lighter than average in class (245g)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony G3 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX80 Landscape photography factors
36
focusing manually
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
49
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
better than average battery (390 per charge)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony G3
Vlogging with Sony HX80
27
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
75
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
missing external mic jack
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Sony G3 vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony G3 and Sony HX80
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-08 2016-03-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.30 m (Auto ISO) 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 grams (0.41 lbs) 245 grams (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 - 390 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $200 $368