Sony A6100 vs Sony G3

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Sony A6100 and Sony G3, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A6100 (24MP) and G3 (10MP) and the A6100 (APS-C) and G3 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The A6100 was announced 10 years after the G3 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A6100 scores vs the G3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha a6100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A6100 Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Sony A6100 has got outside dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the A6100 compared to the G3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A6100 and G3 is 81 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The picture here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A6100 and G3.

Plainly, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A6100 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony A6100 will give greater detail with its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern A6100 provides an advantage in sensor technology.