Sony A3000 vs Sony RX100 III

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Sony A3000 vs Sony RX100 III, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the A3000 (20MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is very similar but the A3000 (APS-C) and RX100 III (1") feature different sensor sizes.

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The A3000 was unveiled 8 months before the RX100 III and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A3000 scores against the RX100 III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A3000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The full galleries are provided at Sony A3000 Gallery & Sony RX100 III Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony A3000 comes with physical measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Sony RX100 III has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A3000 vs Sony RX100 III in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the A3000 and the RX100 III.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3000 and RX100 III is 69 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The picture below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3000 and RX100 III.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but different sensor sizes. The A3000 comes with the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The more aged A3000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.