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Sony A3000 vs Sony RX100 VA

Portability
69 Imaging
62 Features
54 Overall
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Sony Alpha A3000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
Portability
89 Imaging
54 Features
77 Overall
63

Sony A3000 vs Sony RX100 VA Key Specs

Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Announced August 2013
  • Refreshed by Sony a3500
Sony RX100 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Introduced July 2018
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Sony A3000 vs Sony RX100 VA Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Sony A3000 and Sony RX100 VA, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the A3000 (20MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is pretty comparable but the A3000 (APS-C) and RX100 VA (1") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A3000 was launched 5 years prior to the RX100 VA which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the A3000 scores versus the RX100 VA in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Sony RX100 VA

		

		

			
 A3000 RX100 VA 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Sony A3000

		

		

			
 RX100 VA A3000 
IntroducedJuly 2018August 2013Newer by 59 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Sony A3000 and Sony RX100 VA

		

		

			
 A3000 RX100 VA 
Manually focus  Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Touch screen  Neither has Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony A3000 vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Sony A3000 has exterior measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VA has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the A3000 vs the RX100 VA.
Sony A3000 vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3000 and RX100 VA is 69 and 89 respectively.
Sony A3000 vs Sony RX100 VA top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony A3000 vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3000 and RX100 VA.
To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The A3000 contains the bigger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh easier. The more aged A3000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
	
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Sony A3000 vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony A3000 vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Sony A3000 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony RX100 VA as a Portrait photography camera
77
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 includes face detection focusing
 exports RAW formats
66
 manual focus
 great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 includes face detect focusing
 saves RAW files
 can't use external flash
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Street Comparison
 Sony A3000 as a Street photography camera
 Sony RX100 VA as a Street photography camera
56
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 screen is fixed
 lack of image stabilization
 more heavy than others in class (411 grams)
86
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 saves RAW files
 lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Sony A3000
Sports photography with Sony RX100 VA
59
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 includes tracking autofocus
 better than average battery power (470 per charge)
 very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
 lack of image stabilization
 does not have phase detect AF
70
 quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 high max frames per second (24.0 fps)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 includes tracking focus
 sensor has phase detect AF
 low battery (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Sony A3000
Travel photography with Sony RX100 VA
60
 better than average battery power (470 per charge)
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 flash built-in
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 more heavy than others in class (411 grams)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
76
 lighter than competition in class (299g)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.8)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 low battery (220 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Sony A3000
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 VA
70
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
 lack of image stabilization
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
66
 manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.8)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 saves RAW files
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 low battery (220 per charge)
 does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Sony A3000 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony RX100 VA as a Vlogging camera
26
 includes face detection focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
 doesn't have external microphone port
 more heavy than others in class (411g)
81
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.8)
 screen is selfie friendly
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focusing
 high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
 does not have microphone port
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Sony A3000 vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A3000 and Sony RX100 VA
 Sony Alpha A3000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-08-27 2018-07-13
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ image Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 5456 x 3632 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 16000 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images    
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 25 315
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/160 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format AVCHD, H.264, MP4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 411 grams (0.91 lbs) 299 grams (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 1068 not tested
Other
Battery life 470 pictures 220 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FW50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $398 $998