Sony A3000 vs Sony QX1

Following is a extended assessment of the Sony A3000 and Sony QX1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Lens-style and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A3000 (20MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The A3000 was released 12 months prior to the QX1 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the A3000 grades against the QX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A3000 & Sony Alpha QX1. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A3000 Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Sony A3000 features outer measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Sony QX1 has sizing of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the A3000 vs the QX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 and QX1 is 69 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3000 and QX1.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you might want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged A3000 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.