Sony G3 vs Sony HX90V
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Sony G3 vs Sony HX90V 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
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Announced April 2015
Sony G3 vs Sony HX90V Overview
The following is a detailed review of the Sony G3 vs Sony HX90V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the G3 (10MP) and HX90V (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe G3 was announced 7 years prior to the HX90V which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the G3 scores against the HX90V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony G3 vs Sony HX90V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The whole galleries are available at Sony G3 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony HX90V
G3 | HX90V | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Sony G3
HX90V | G3 | |||
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Announced | April 2015 | January 2009 | Newer by 76 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony G3 and Sony HX90V
G3 | HX90V | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen resolution | 921k | 921k | The same screen resolution |
Sony G3 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Sony G3 has got physical dimensions 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 HX90V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Compare the Sony G3 vs Sony HX90V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the G3 versus the HX90V.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G3 and HX90V is 94 and 91 respectively.
Sony G3 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G3 and HX90V.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony HX90V to resolve extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged G3 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Sony G3 vs Sony HX90V Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-01-08 | 2015-04-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
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/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 638 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 185g (0.41 pounds) | 245g (0.54 pounds) |
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 Overall 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 | - | 360 pictures |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $200 | $440 |