Sony A3000 vs Sony a1

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Sony A3000 versus Sony a1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both built by Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the A3000 (20MP) and a1 (50MP) and the A3000 (APS-C) and a1 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A3000 was revealed 8 years prior to the a1 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A3000 scores versus the a1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A3000 & Sony Alpha a1. The full galleries are available at Sony A3000 Gallery & Sony a1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony A3000 offers external dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Sony a1 has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the A3000 and the a1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A3000 and a1 is 69 and 61 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3000 and a1.

Plainly, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A3000 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony a1 will give extra detail because of its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged A3000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.