Nikon Z9 vs Sony A3000

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon Z9 vs Sony A3000, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the Z9 (46MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the Z9 (Full frame) and A3000 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The Z9 was revealed 8 years after the A3000 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Z9 grades versus the A3000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z9 and Sony Alpha A3000. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z9 Gallery and Sony A3000 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Z9 features physical measurements of 149mm x 150mm x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") along with a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) and the Sony A3000 has sizing 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Z9 and the A3000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Z9 and A3000 is 51 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The pic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z9 and A3000.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z9 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z9 will give more detail because of its extra 26MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher Z9 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.