Nikon Z30 vs Sony A3000

In this article, we are reviewing the Nikon Z30 vs Sony A3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Z30 (21MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Z30 was revealed 8 years after the A3000 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Z30 scores versus the A3000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z30 & Sony Alpha A3000. The full galleries are available at Nikon Z30 Gallery & Sony A3000 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon Z30 features external dimensions of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony A3000 has specifications 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Z30 against the A3000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z30 and A3000 is 79 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The picture here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z30 and A3000.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon Z30 to result in greater detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer Z30 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.