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Sony Alpha a3000
  • Type

    Mirrorless

  • Effective pixels

    20.1 MP

  • Size

    APS-C

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Key points

Maximum framerate at max resolution

60 fps

Display size

3 in

Viewfinder coverage (Viewfinder)

100 %

Minimum shutter speed

30 s

Focal length multiplier (Interchangeable lens)

1.5 x

White balance presets

9

ISO max

16000

Effective pixels

20.1 MP

Height

58 in

Battery Life (CIPA)

480

Interchangeable lens

Yes

Weak points

Orientation sensor

No

Integrated lens

No

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Expert reviews

CNet

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Ephotozine

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Photography Blog

The Sony A3000 is an entry-level compact system camera that's styled to look and feel like a more traditional DSLR. Compatible with the manufacturer's...

Expert Reviews

Sony's digital imaging department has had an eventful year. With all the hubbub surrounding its full-frame Alpha 7 and 7R, the sublime RX100 II and...

TechRadar

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Cameras Reviewed.com

Mirrorless cameras are on the move, offering such advantages as portability, less heft, and few (if any) sacrifices to image quality. However,...

Imaging Resource

A3000 Summary Some cameras are all about cramming in features; the Sony A3000 doesn't play that game. It's been pared down to the basics -- you get...

Camera Labs

The Sony Alpha A3000 is an entry-level camera styled to look like a DSLR or one of Sony's own SLT models, but inside it's actually mirrorless, just...

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Technical specifications

General
Type Mirrorless
Available Yes
Release date (US) September 2013
Street price (US) 399 $
Released (FR) September 2013
Street price (EUR) 399 €
Colors
Black
Sensor
Effective pixels 20.1 MP
Type CMOS
Size APS-C
Area 23.5x15.6 mm
Processor BIONZ
Optics
Integrated lens No
Interchangeable lens Yes
Lens mount Sony E
Focal length multiplier 1.5 x
Minimum shutter speed 30 s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 s
Display
Viewfinder Yes
Mounting Integrated
Type Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100 %
Viewfinder magnification 0.7 x
LiveView Yes
Display size 3 in
Display resolution 230400 px
Touchscreen No
Flip-out screen No
Second display No
Camera features
Exposure modes Full manual
Shutter Speed priority
Aperture priority
Metering modes Center-weighted
Multi
Spot
Self timer Yes
Type 2 seconds
10 seconds
Scene modes Yes
Other features
Orientation sensor No
Proximity sensor No
GPS No
Timelapse No
3D No
Projector No
Waterproof No
Environmentally sealed No
Power
Standard No
Rechargeable Yes
Type Lithium-ion
Battery Life (CIPA) 480
Size and weight
58 in
38 in
102 in
480 oz
Sony Alpha a3000
Height 58 in
Width 102 in
Deep 38 in
Weight 480 oz
Image
Max resolution 5456x3632 pixels
Ratio 3:2
16:9
ISO min 100
ISO max 16000
White balance presets 9
Custom white balance Yes
Image stabilization Yes
Stabilization type Optical
Uncompressed format Yes
Formats RAW
Focus
Autofocus Contrast detection
Manual focus Yes
Number of focus points 25
Flash
Internal Flash Yes
Modes Auto
Fill-in
On
Off
Second curtain (rear)
Slow Sync
Range 6 m
External flash Yes
Video
Format AVCHD
H.264
Sound Stereo
Maximum resolution 1920x1080 pixels
Maximum framerate at max resolution 60 fps
High speed movie No
Connectivity
USB Yes
USB version 2.0
HDMI Yes
Wi-Fi No
Bluetooth No
Ethernet (RJ45) No
DLNA No
Memory card support Yes
Type Memory Stick PRO Duo
SD
SDHC
SDXC
Dual slot No
Eye-Fi compatible No
Remote control No
Audio No
NFC No



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