Nikon Z30 vs Sony A3000
Portability
79 Imaging
70 Features
84 Overall
75
79 Imaging
70 Features
84 Overall
75
Portability
69 Imaging
63 Features
54 Overall
59
69 Imaging
63 Features
54 Overall
59
Nikon Z30 vs Sony A3000 Key Specs
Nikon Z30
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 405g - 128 x 74 x 60mm
- Introduced June 2022
Sony A3000
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(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
- Announced August 2013
- Renewed by Sony a3500
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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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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.
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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.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Sony A3000
| Z30 | A3000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | June 2022 |  | August 2013 | More modern by 108 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Nikon Z30
| A3000 | Z30 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon Z30 and Sony A3000
| Z30 | A3000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display sizing | 3.00" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Nikon Z30 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison
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.
Nikon Z30 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison
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.
Nikon Z30 vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon Z30 Portrait photography information
Sony A3000 Portrait photography information
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Sony A3000 Street photography details
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides touch focus
weather sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (405g)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (411 grams)
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Nikon Z30 Sports photography highlights
Sony A3000 Sports photography highlights
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (470 shots)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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weather sealing
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than competition (405g)
better than average battery life (470 shots)
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (411g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Nikon Z30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Landscape photography camera
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
no image stabilization
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Sony A3000 as a Vlogging camera
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic socket
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (405 grams)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
heavier than others in class (411g)
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Nikon Z30 vs Sony A3000 Specifications
| Nikon Z30 | Sony Alpha A3000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon Z30 | Sony Alpha A3000 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2022-06-29 | 2013-08-27 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | BIONZ image |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 21 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 5456 x 3632 |
| Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 16000 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 209 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Amount of lenses | 35 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3.00" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.47x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 11.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) |
| Flash settings | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, H.264, MP4 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 405g (0.89 lb) | 411g (0.91 lb) |
| Dimensions | 128 x 74 x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") | 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.8 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1068 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 images | 470 images |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL25 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $650 | $398 |