Sony A3000 vs Sony RX100 V

Here, we are matching up the Sony A3000 versus Sony RX100 V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A3000 (20MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is very comparable but the A3000 (APS-C) and RX100 V (1") provide different sensor sizing.

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The A3000 was released 4 years earlier than the RX100 V which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A3000 scores versus the RX100 V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A3000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A3000 Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Sony A3000 has physical 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) and the Sony RX100 V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A3000 versus Sony RX100 V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the A3000 compared to the RX100 V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 and RX100 V is 69 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The pic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A3000 and RX100 V.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical MP but different sensor dimensions. The A3000 has the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The more aged A3000 will be behind in sensor tech.