Sony A3000 vs Sony A9 II

Following is a in depth assessment of the Sony A3000 and Sony A9 II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A3000 (20MP) and the A9 II (24MP) is very well matched but the A3000 (APS-C) and A9 II (Full frame) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A3000 was brought out 7 years before the A9 II which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A3000 matches up against the A9 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A3000 and Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The entire galleries are available at Sony A3000 Gallery and Sony A9 II Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony A3000 features external measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Sony A9 II has dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Compare the Sony A3000 and Sony A9 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the A3000 compared to the A9 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 and A9 II is 69 and 62 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The image underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 and A9 II.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A3000 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony A9 II will give extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged A3000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.