DC-G100Dvs A7C
Lumix
DC-G100D (2023)
Starting from £649 new
Best for Vlogging, content creation & lightweight travel
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Vlogging, Content Creation & Lightweight Travel — DC-G100D (2023): The lightest capable MFT mirrorless for vloggers — phase-detect AF, directional audio, and the full Lumix lens ecosystem under 350g.
Compact Travel & Content Creation — A7C (2020): The A7C proves full-frame doesn't have to be bulky. Excellent battery life, reliable Eye AF and a vari-angle screen in a pocketable body is a compelling combination for travel and content creators. The A7C II improved on it, but the original remains a strong value buy.
Who should buy what
DC-G100D (2023)
- Content creators who want better quality than a smartphone without the weight of a full-size camera
- Travel vloggers who want the smallest capable MFT camera with a flip screen and mic input
- Photography beginners entering the Lumix MFT system at an accessible price point
- G100 owners who want the upgraded phase-detect AF for better subject tracking
A7C (2020)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame in the smallest possible body
- Content creators who need a flip screen and reliable Eye AF
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want to keep a compact kit
- Vloggers who need 4K and great battery life on the road
Quick take: The a7c has the highest resolution at 24mp; the dc-g100d is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | DC-G100D (2023) | A7C (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade) | 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion, S-Log2/S-Log3 |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF — upgraded from G100's contrast-only DFD | Phase-detect, 693 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | 2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous | 10fps with AF/AE tracking |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | ~740 shots (CIPA) — outstanding for a Sony mirrorless |
| Weight | 333g body only | 509g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 116.5 × 82.5 × 55.8mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style | None built-in — use rear screen or accessory EVF |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, 3.5mm mic jack, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | DC-G100D | A7C |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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