Sony A7S II vs Sony G3

Here, we are contrasting the Sony A7S II vs Sony G3, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. The resolution of the A7S II (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the A7S II (Full frame) and G3 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The A7S II was brought out 6 years after the G3 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A7S II matches up vs the G3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7S II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A7S II Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Sony A7S II comes with outer dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has specifications 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A7S II against the G3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A7S II and G3 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A7S II and G3.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A7S II because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony A7S II will resolve extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer A7S II provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.