Nikon Z7 vs Sony A3000

In this write-up, we are matching up the Nikon Z7 vs Sony A3000, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and A3000 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z7 was unveiled 5 years later than the A3000 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Z7 scores vs the A3000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z7 & Sony Alpha A3000. The full galleries are available at Nikon Z7 Gallery & Sony A3000 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 offers exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony A3000 has specifications of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z7 vs Sony A3000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Z7 compared to the A3000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 and A3000 is 62 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The visual here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 and A3000.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z7 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z7 will offer greater detail having an extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger Z7 will have an edge in sensor technology.