Sony A7 III vs Sony G3
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Sony A7 III vs Sony G3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
- Launched February 2018
- Succeeded the Sony A7 II
- Refreshed by Sony A7 IV
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- 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 A7 III vs Sony G3 Overview
Following is a extended overview of the Sony A7 III vs Sony G3, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the A7 III (24MP) and G3 (10MP) and the A7 III (Full frame) and G3 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe A7 III was released 9 years after the G3 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A7 III matches up versus the G3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony A7 III vs Sony G3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7 III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A7 III Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Sony G3
A7 III | G3 | |||
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Announced | February 2018 | January 2009 | More modern by 112 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 921k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony A7 III
G3 | A7 III | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Sony A7 III and Sony G3
A7 III | G3 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Sony A7 III vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony A7 III comes with exterior dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Examine the Sony A7 III vs Sony G3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the A7 III and the G3.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7 III and G3 is 63 and 94 respectively.
Sony A7 III vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The pic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A7 III and G3.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A7 III featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony A7 III will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher A7 III will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Sony A7 III vs Sony G3 Specifications
Sony Alpha A7 III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha A7 III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2018-02-27 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz X | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.8 x 23.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 852.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 693 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-10.0 |
Total lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Display resolution | 922k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 1s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 650 grams (1.43 lbs) | 185 grams (0.41 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 96 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 25.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 3730 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 610 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-FZ100 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Dual | Single |
Pricing at release | $1,998 | $200 |