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Sony G3 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Sony G3 vs Sony HX90V 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
  • Released January 2009
Sony HX90V
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony HX90V

 G3 HX90V 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Sony G3

 HX90V G3 
AnnouncedApril 2015January 2009Newer by 76 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony G3 and Sony HX90V

 G3 HX90V 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen resolution921k921kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony G3 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G3 and HX90V is 94 and 91 respectively.

Sony G3 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony G3 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony G3 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony G3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Portrait photography camera
26
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
46
focusing manually
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony G3 Street photography highlights
Sony HX90V Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
70
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony G3 Sports photography factors
Sony HX90V Sports photography factors
23
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
good battery life (360 shots)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony G3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
76
good battery life (360 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony G3
Landscape photography with Sony HX90V
36
has manual focus
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
53
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
good battery life (360 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony G3 Vlogging info
Sony HX90V Vlogging info
27
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
75
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no mic port
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Sony G3 vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony G3 and Sony HX90V
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
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