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Sony A7R III vs Sony G3

Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84
Sony Alpha A7R III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Sony A7R III vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Announced October 2017
  • Old Model is Sony A7R II
  • Replacement is Sony A7R IV
Sony G3
(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
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Sony A7R III vs Sony G3 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Sony A7R III and Sony G3, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the A7R III (42MP) and G3 (10MP) and the A7R III (Full frame) and G3 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The A7R III was launched 8 years later than the G3 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A7R III grades against the G3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Sony G3

 A7R III G3 
AnnouncedOctober 2017January 2009More recent by 108 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k921kCrisper display (+519k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony A7R III

 G3 A7R III 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Sony A7R III and Sony G3

 A7R III G3 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Sony A7R III vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Sony A7R III features physical dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A7R III vs the G3.

Sony A7R III vs Sony G3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A7R III and G3 is 63 and 94 respectively.

Sony A7R III vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R III vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A7R III and G3.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A7R III because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony A7R III will render more detail utilizing its extra 32 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern A7R III provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Sony A7R III vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R III vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R III vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A7R III
Portrait photography with Sony G3
86
focusing manually
sensor resolution is great (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
26
manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A7R III
Street photography with Sony G3
79
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
comes with focus by touch
weather proof
great ISO range (32,000)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R III Sports photography factors
Sony G3 Sports photography factors
89
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is great (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery (650 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7R III Travel photography factors
Sony G3 Travel photography factors
74
better than average battery (650 per charge)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
sensor resolution is great (42 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R III Landscape photography factors
Sony G3 Landscape photography factors
87
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is great (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery (650 shots)
2 card slots
36
manual focus
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7R III as a Vlogging camera
Sony G3 as a Vlogging camera
37
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
27
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Sony A7R III vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R III and Sony G3
 Sony Alpha A7R IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7R III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2017-10-25 2009-01-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 42 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 7952 x 5304 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 32000 3200
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 425 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Amount of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 1,440k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,686k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 657 gr (1.45 lbs) 185 gr (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 All around score 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 3523 not tested
Other
Battery life 650 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FZ100 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one) Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 2 1
Retail pricing $2,800 $200