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Sony A7c vs Sony G3

Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80
Sony Alpha A7c front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Sony A7c vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Launched September 2020
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
  • Introduced January 2009
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Sony A7c vs Sony G3 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Sony A7c and Sony G3, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the A7c (24MP) and G3 (10MP) and the A7c (Full frame) and G3 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The A7c was launched 11 years after the G3 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the A7c matches up against the G3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Sony G3

 A7c G3 
IntroducedSeptember 2020January 2009More modern by 143 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony A7c

 G3 A7c 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Sony A7c and Sony G3

 A7c G3 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Sony A7c vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony A7c offers outer dimensions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Sony G3 has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A7c and the G3.

Sony A7c vs Sony G3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A7c and G3 is 78 and 94 respectively.

Sony A7c vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7c vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The pic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A7c and G3.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A7c due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony A7c will render extra detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger A7c will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A7c vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Sony A7c vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7c vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A7c
Portrait photography with Sony G3
78
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A7c Street photography info
Sony G3 Street photography info
85
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
has touch to focus
weather proof
great ISO range (51,200)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7c Sports photography information
Sony G3 Sports photography information
88
silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (740 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7c Travel photography features
Sony G3 Travel photography features
86
better than average battery pack (740 shots)
weather proof
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
MP count decent (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7c as a Landscape photography camera
Sony G3 as a Landscape photography camera
88
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery pack (740 per charge)
36
focusing manually
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7c Vlogging highlights
Sony G3 Vlogging highlights
86
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone support
27
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic port
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Sony A7c vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7c and Sony G3
 Sony Alpha A7cSony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7c Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2020-09-14 2009-01-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 693 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Number of lenses 122 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 922k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 509 grams (1.12 lb) 185 grams (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 740 images -
Type 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 SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $1,800 $200