DC-G100Dvs A7R VI
Lumix
DC-G100D (2023)
Starting from £649 new
Best for Vlogging, content creation & lightweight travel
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Sony
A7R VI (2025)
Starting from £4399 new
Best for Studio, landscape and commercial photographers needing maximum resolution
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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.
Studio, Landscape And Commercial Photographers Needing Maximum Resolution — A7R VI (2025): The A7R VI cements its place as the resolution flagship of the Sony full-frame range — 61MP, AI-driven autofocus, and 8K video make it as capable for video and action work as it is for studio and landscape photography. The price reflects its position at the top of the lineup, but the capability is hard to match.
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
A7R VI (2025)
- Studio and commercial photographers who need maximum resolution for large prints and heavy cropping
- Landscape photographers who want best-in-class dynamic range and detail
- Hybrid shooters who need 8K video alongside a 61MP stills sensor
- Professionals upgrading from the A7R V who want faster AI-driven autofocus
Quick take: The a7r vi has the highest resolution at 61mp; the dc-g100d is the most affordable; only the a7r vi is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | DC-G100D (2023) | A7R VI (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £4,399 |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 61MP full-frame stacked back-illuminated CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade) | 8K 30fps, 4K 120fps oversampled |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF — upgraded from G100's contrast-only DFD | AI processing unit — subject recognition for people, animals, birds and vehicles across the frame |
| Stabilisation | 2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses | In-body 5-axis IS, up to 8.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous | 8fps mechanical / 7fps electronic with full AF/AE tracking |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA, NP-FZ100) |
| Weight | 333g body only | 723g (body with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 116.5 × 82.5 × 55.8mm | 131.3 × 96.9 × 82.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style | EVF, 9.44M-dot, up to 120fps |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.2-inch 4-axis multi-angle touchscreen, 3.69M-dot |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | Dual slots — CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, 3.5mm mic jack, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (10Gbps), Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.0, 2.5GbE |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | DC-G100D | A7R VI |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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