Canon 700D vs Sony A3000

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon 700D vs Sony A3000, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the 700D (18MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The 700D was manufactured 2 months prior to the A3000 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 700D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 700D matches up against the A3000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 700D and Sony Alpha A3000. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 700D Gallery and Sony A3000 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 700D provides outside dimensions of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Sony A3000 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the 700D and the A3000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 700D and A3000 is 65 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 700D and A3000.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony A3000 to give you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively.