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Sony a3000

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4 stars
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3 stars
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Consumer ratings:
4.3 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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3.8 out of 5
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5 stars
16 %
4 stars
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3 stars
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Pros

  • the color accuracy without needing any extreme corrections
  • Noise is very well handled
  • one of the most comfortable and easy to handle compact cameras

Cons

  • Missing the system that started it all is quiet the farce
  • lack of controls and screen problems are hardly worth the extra girth
  • hinder the A3000 s amazing sensor

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • APS-C
  • 23.2x15.4 mm
  • 20 Mpx
  • 5456, 3632 px
  • Sony E
  • 22
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus, Continuous Auto Focus, Flexible Spot Auto Focus, Multi Point Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus
  • 3.0 in
  • no

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Sony a3000 - Pros & Cons

Sony a3000

Pros

  • the color accuracy without needing any extreme corrections
  • Noise is very well handled
  • one of the most comfortable and easy to handle compact cameras
  • The kit lens is really pretty decent too
  • The super control panel is very easy to use instead
  • very good value
  • Nice roundup
  • dizzying array of good options really
  • X-A1 is very good
  • Focus peaking works fine
  • both affordable and fairly simple and with basic facilities

Cons

  • Missing the system that started it all is quiet the farce
  • lack of controls and screen problems are hardly worth the extra girth
  • hinder the A3000 s amazing sensor
  • spotty autofocus capabilities are further exacerbated
  • lackluster resolution screen
  • it can look like a complete digital snowstorm at higher ISOs
  • no getting away from that price-tag
  • Memory Card Slot Battery Compartment Disappointingly
  • one-touch movie record button
  • images are soft at the default sharpening setting
  • the resulting image is of fairly low resolution

Sony a3000 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
16000
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
20 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
5456 x 3632 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Sony a3000 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Image sensor formatAPS-C
Sensor size0.91 in
Sensor photo detectors20.0 Mpx
Effective pixels20.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution5456 x 3632 px
Other resolutions
  • 3872x2576
  • 2736x1824
ProcessorBIONZ
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Optics and focus
Lens mountSony E
Optical zoom3.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Magnification (Crop factor)1.5 x
Maximum aperture22
AF assist (auto-focus assist light)Lamp
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Contrast autofocusyes
Brightness adjustmentyes
Focal length multiplier1.5x
Autofocus
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Flexible Spot Auto Focus
  • Multi Point Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
  • Tracking Auto Focus
Manual focusyes
Number of focus points25
Image stabiliserLens based only
Filter diameter1.93 in
Phase detection autofocusno
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Photography features
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Manual exposure modeyes
Exposure compensation plus3
Exposure compensation minus-3
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Auto exposure lockyes
AE EV steps
  • 1/3
  • 2/3
Continuous shootingyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Histogramyes
AE frames3
Subject / scene modesyes
Flash sync speed1/160s
Built-in flashyes
Flash range6
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Fill-in
  • Flash OFF
  • Flash ON
  • Pre-flash
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
  • Flash OFF
External flash connectionHot shoe
Flash metering systemTTL
External flashyes
Continuous drive2.5 fps
Scene modes
  • Portrait
  • Sunset
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
Speed (JPEG)2.5 fps
Speed (RAW)2.5 fps
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeStereo
Speaker typeMono
Audio systemMono
Supported audio file formats
  • AAC
  • AC3
  • MP4
Noise reductionyes
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Dimensions
Weight12.45 oz
Width5.04 in
Height3.58 in
Depth3.33 in
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Power
Power source type
  • AC
  • Battery
Battery life (CIPA)4700
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity1080.0 mAh
Battery level indicatoryes
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Other features
GPSno
Energy Star certifiedno
Tripod mounting supportedyes
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 3200
  • 16000
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum16000
Maximum image resolution5456 x 3632 px
White balance presets9
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Custom modes
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
  • Shade
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formats
  • JPG
  • RAW
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeOptical
Supported aspect ratios
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatRAW
AEB/HDR supportno
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots230400
Touch screenno
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderElectronic
Viewfinder coverage100.0 %
Viewfinder magnification0.7 x
Separate info displayno
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1440 x 1080
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • AVCHD
  • H.264
  • MPEG-4
Analog signal format systemNTSC
Camera playback
  • Single image
  • Slide show
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1920 x 1080
Max frame rate (highest resolution)25.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)50.0 fps
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Design
Body typeMILC
Body materialPlastic
Colour of productBlack
Anti-dust systemyes
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • MS Duo
  • MS Pro Duo
  • MS PRO Duo HS
  • MS Pro-HG Duo
  • MS XC-HG Duo
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Dual memory card slotsyes
Storage types
  • Memory Stick Duo
  • Memory Stick Pro Duo
  • SDHC
  • SD
  • SDXC
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Connectivity
Type C minino
USB version2.0
DC-in jackyes
Remote controlyes
PictBridgeno
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Firewireno

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Sony a3000 Sony - Editorial Reviews (24)

3.8
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Sony a3000 Sony a3000 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Sony a3000 Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 01/31/2014Quick TakeProsiAuto and Superior Auto shooting modes are accurate and easy in all situationsDedicated Video Capture Button is always ready to recordVery compact body is easy to handleExcellent image quality at lower ISO settingsPerformance surpasses Sony's claimsShooting via LCD

Sony a3000 Sony A3000 First Impressions Review
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Published: 27.08.2013
Sony A3000 First Impressions Review

Sony's taking a different approach to the consumer interchangeable lens market with the A3000, essentially a 20.1MP APS-C mirrorless camera that uses the same E-mount as the Sony NEX line, yet which has the look and feel of a traditional SLR. Though not the first manufacturer to take this approach, Sony is the first to achieve the low starting price point of $399 for both lens and body. However, to achieve that price point the company had to choose lower quality components for the LCD and electronic viewfinder (EVF).

Sony a3000 Sony Alpha 3000 review
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Sony Alpha 3000 review
3.0

With its DSLR styling, 20.1-million-pixel, APS-C-sized sensor is the Alpha 3000 an ideal alternative to an entry-level DSLR? Read the Sony Alpha 3000 review

Sony a3000 Sony A3000 review: Entry-level body, high-performance sensor
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Published: 04.12.2013
Sony A3000 review: Entry-level body, high-performance sensor

After the success of the NEX APS-C models, Sony has introduced the EVF-equipped 20-Mpix A3000 to compete with similar mirrorless models from Panasonic and Samsung. Read on to find out how this entry-level model performs.

Sony a3000 Sony A3000 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 23.10.2013
Sony A3000 Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The Sony A3000 is an intriguing mix of mirrorless technology and DSLR styling. With a 20 megapixel APS HD CMOS sensor, 1080p HD movies, 3 inch LCD screen and an electronic viewfinder, could the Sony A3000 be the perfect step-up model for compact camera upgraders? Read our full Sony A3000 review, complete with sample JPEGs, RAW files and movies, to find out...

Sony a3000 Entry-Level Mirrorless Camera Roundup (2013)
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Published: 30.11.2013
Entry-Level Mirrorless Camera Roundup (2013)

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Sony a3000 Entry-Level Mirrorless Camera Roundup (2014)
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Published: 17.12.2014
Entry-Level Mirrorless Camera Roundup (2014)

What point-and-shootable mirrorless camera should I buy?

Sony a3000 Sony a3000 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Sony a3000 Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 01/31/2014Quick TakeProsiAuto and Superior Auto shooting modes are accurate and easy in all situationsDedicated Video Capture Button is always ready to recordVery compact body is easy to handleExcellent image quality at lower ISO settingsPerformance surpasses Sony's claimsShooting via LCD

Sony a3000 Sony Alpha A3000 review: Photos, price impress on this slow, faux dSLR
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Published: 26.09.2013
Sony Alpha A3000 review: Photos, price impress on this slow, faux dSLR
3.5

While it provides excellent photo quality for its low price, the rest is pretty uninspiring.

Sony a3000 Sony ILCE-3000
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Published: 09.01.2014
Sony ILCE-3000

A high-resolution SLR-like mirrorless camera that uses NEX E-mount lenses and comes with an affordable price tag.

Sony a3000 Sony A3000 Review
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Published: 06.11.2013
Sony A3000 Review
3.5

If you hanker for a DSLR and don’t have the budget for a high end full frame camera nor even enough $$$ for an APS-C sized sensor job, look this way… the news suddenly has suddenly got brighter. Most of the early action in mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras was in the area of models that […]

Sony a3000 Sony A3000 Mirrorless Digital Camera Review
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Published: 21.07.2015
Sony A3000 Mirrorless Digital Camera Review
4.2
Sony a3000 Review: Sony A3000 - The Phoblographer
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Published: 14.03.2014
Review: Sony A3000 - The Phoblographer

In this blog post we review the Sony A3000, the smallest SLR in the Alpha line. Read more at The Phoblographer.

Sony a3000 Sony Alpha A3000 review - Cameralabs
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Published: 27.07.2014
Sony Alpha A3000 review - Cameralabs
4.0

Looking for a Sony A3000 review? Find out if this entry-level mirrorless is better than a budget DSLR!

Sony a3000 Sony A3000 Review | Camera Decision
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Published: 27.08.2013
Sony A3000 Review | Camera Decision
2.9

Sony A3000 is a 20.0MP Entry-Level Mirrorless camera with a APS-C sized CMOS sensor and Sony E mount. Read our A3000 review to find its pros and cons.

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