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Sony A3000 vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59
Sony Alpha A3000 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Sony A3000 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs

Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Replacement is Sony a3500
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-5R
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Sony A3000 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Sony A3000 versus Sony NEX-5T, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both of them are designed by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A3000 (20MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The A3000 was unveiled at a similar time to the NEX-5T which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A3000 matches up against the NEX-5T when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Sony NEX-5T

 A3000 NEX-5T 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony A3000

 NEX-5T A3000 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A3000 and Sony NEX-5T

 A3000 NEX-5T 
IntroducedAugust 2013August 2013Same generation
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size

Sony A3000 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Sony A3000 provides outside measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A3000 versus Sony NEX-5T in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the A3000 and the NEX-5T.

Sony A3000 vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3000 and NEX-5T is 69 and 89 respectively.

Sony A3000 vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison

Sony A3000 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The image here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A3000 and NEX-5T.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony A3000 to provide greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Sony A3000 vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Sony A3000 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A3000 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A3000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Portrait photography camera
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A3000 Street photography factors
Sony NEX-5T Street photography factors
57
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (411 grams)
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony A3000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Sports photography camera
60
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
good battery pack (470 per charge)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
69
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Sony A3000 Travel photography advice
Sony NEX-5T Travel photography advice
60
good battery pack (470 shots)
good megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (411g)
display is not selfie friendly
77
offers touch focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
screen is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A3000 Landscape photography details
Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography details
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (470 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A3000 Vlogging features
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging features
26
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than average (411 grams)
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have image stabilization
no external mic jack
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Sony A3000 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A3000 and Sony NEX-5T
 Sony Alpha A3000Sony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A3000 Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-08-27 2013-08-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5456 x 3632 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 16000 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 25 99
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount Sony E Sony E
Number of lenses 121 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash modes Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD, H.264, MP4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 411g (0.91 lbs) 276g (0.61 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 78 78
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score 12.8 13.0
DXO Low light score 1068 1015
Other
Battery life 470 photos 330 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FW50 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $398 $400