Sony A3000 vs Sony RX10 II

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Sony A3000 vs Sony RX10 II, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A3000 (20MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is fairly similar but the A3000 (APS-C) and RX10 II (1") possess totally different sensor size.

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The A3000 was introduced 21 months prior to the RX10 II making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the A3000 grades versus the RX10 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A3000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The whole galleries are available at Sony A3000 Gallery & Sony RX10 II Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony A3000 offers physical dimensions 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 RX10 II has measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the A3000 and the RX10 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 and RX10 II is 69 and 58 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3000 and RX10 II.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same MP but not the same sensor measurements. The A3000 has the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The older A3000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.