Sony A7S III vs Sony G3
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Sony A7S III vs Sony G3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Boost to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
- Announced July 2020
- Earlier Model is Sony A7S II
(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
- Announced January 2009
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Its time to look much closer at the Sony A7S III and Sony G3, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the A7S III (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is pretty similar but the A7S III (Full frame) and G3 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A7S III was announced 11 years after the G3 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A7S III grades vs the G3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Sony G3
| A7S III | G3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2020 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 141 months |
| Screen type | Fully articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 1440k |  | 921k | Clearer screen (+519k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony A7S III
| G3 | A7S III | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3.5" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Sony A7S III and Sony G3
| A7S III | G3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Sony A7S III vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7S III offers external dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Contrast the Sony A7S III and Sony G3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the A7S III and the G3.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A7S III and G3 is 61 and 94 respectively.
Sony A7S III vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7S III and G3.
Plainly, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A7S III having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony A7S III will offer greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent A7S III provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Sony A7S III vs Sony G3 Specifications
| Sony Alpha A7S III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| Model type | Sony Alpha A7S III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2020-07-21 | 2009-01-08 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Bionz XR | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 847.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4240 x 2832 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 102400 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 409600 | - |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Min boosted ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 759 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Sony E | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-10.0 |
| Available lenses | 121 | - |
| Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Display resolution | 1,440 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 9,440 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.91x | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 1 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 699 grams (1.54 lb) | 185 grams (0.41 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 85 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 23.6 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.3 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 2993 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 600 shots | - |
| Battery form | 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 feature | With downloadable app | |
| Storage media | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | 2 | One |
| Price at launch | $3,499 | $200 |