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Sony A99 II vs Sony G3

Portability
57
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83
Sony Alpha A99 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Sony A99 II vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Sony A99 II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 849g - 143 x 104 x 76mm
  • Released September 2016
  • Earlier Model is Sony A99
Sony G3
(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
  • Introduced January 2009
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Sony A99 II vs Sony G3 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Sony A99 II versus Sony G3, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the A99 II (42MP) and G3 (10MP) and the A99 II (Full frame) and G3 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A99 II was introduced 7 years later than the G3 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A99 II scores against the G3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Sony G3

 A99 II G3 
IntroducedSeptember 2016January 2009More recent by 94 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1229k921kClearer screen (+308k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony A99 II

 G3 A99 II 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony A99 II and Sony G3

 A99 II G3 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Sony A99 II vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony A99 II comes with external measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Sony G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the A99 II and the G3.

Sony A99 II vs Sony G3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A99 II and G3 is 57 and 94 respectively.

Sony A99 II vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Sony A99 II vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The visual here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A99 II and G3.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A99 II using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony A99 II will offer you more detail using its extra 32MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher A99 II will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony A99 II vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Sony A99 II vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A99 II vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A99 II Portrait photography details
Sony G3 Portrait photography details
86
focusing manually
sensor resolution is amazing (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A99 II Street photography advice
Sony G3 Street photography advice
76
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A99 II as a Sports photography camera
Sony G3 as a Sports photography camera
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery pack (490 shots)
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A99 II Travel photography info
Sony G3 Travel photography info
70
environment proof
supports bluetooth
sensor resolution is amazing (42MP)
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery pack (490 shots)
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A99 II Landscape photography factors
Sony G3 Landscape photography factors
82
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
two card slots
terrible battery pack (490 CIPA)
36
you can focus manually
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A99 II Vlogging details
Sony G3 Vlogging details
78
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic socket
27
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Sony A99 II vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A99 II and Sony G3
 Sony Alpha A99 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A99 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2016-09-19 2009-01-08
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 42MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 7952 x 5304 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 399 9
Cross type focus points 79 -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Amount of lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 1,229k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
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 rate 12.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 849g (1.87 lb) 185g (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 92 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2317 not tested
Other
Battery life 490 photographs -
Battery type NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Two 1
Launch price $3,198 $200