Sony A3000 vs Sony A7S
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Sony A3000 vs Sony A7S Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
- Launched August 2013
- Updated by Sony a3500
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 409600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
- Released April 2014
- Newer Model is Sony A7S II
Sony A3000 vs Sony A7S Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Sony A3000 vs Sony A7S, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both sold by Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the A3000 (20MP) and A7S (12MP) and the A3000 (APS-C) and A7S (Full frame) use different sensor sizing.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe A3000 was launched 7 months earlier than the A7S which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the A3000 grades versus the A7S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony A3000 vs Sony A7S Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A3000 & Sony Alpha A7S. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A3000 Gallery & Sony A7S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Sony A7S
A3000 | A7S |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Sony A3000
A7S | A3000 | |||
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Released | April 2014 | August 2013 | More recent by 7 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 230k | Clearer display (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A3000 and Sony A7S
A3000 | A7S | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Sony A3000 vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony A3000 offers exterior dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Sony A7S has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).
Look at the Sony A3000 vs Sony A7S in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the A3000 compared to the A7S.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 and A7S is 69 and 77 respectively.
Sony A3000 vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3000 and A7S.
To sum up, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A3000 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A3000 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older A3000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Sony A3000 vs Sony A7S Specifications
Sony Alpha A3000 | Sony Alpha A7S | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha A3000 | Sony Alpha A7S |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2013-08-27 | 2014-04-06 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | BIONZ image | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 855.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5456 x 3632 | 4240 x 2832 |
Maximum native ISO | 16000 | 409600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | Sony E |
Available lenses | 121 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 1,230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.47x | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | AVCHD, H.264, MP4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 411 gr (0.91 pounds) | 489 gr (1.08 pounds) |
Dimensions | 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") | 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 78 | 87 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.7 | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.8 | 13.2 |
DXO Low light rating | 1068 | 3702 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 470 pictures | 360 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FW50 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $398 | $1,998 |