Nikon Z6 vs Sony A3000

Below is a extensive comparison of the Nikon Z6 and Sony A3000, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the Z6 (25MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the Z6 (Full frame) and A3000 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The Z6 was manufactured 5 years later than the A3000 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Z6 matches up versus the A3000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z6 and Sony Alpha A3000. The entire galleries are available at Nikon Z6 Gallery and Sony A3000 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z6 features exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony A3000 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Z6 against the A3000.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z6 and A3000 is 62 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 and A3000.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z6 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z6 will produce more detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher Z6 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.