Sony A3000 vs Sony RX1R

Its time to look more closely at the Sony A3000 versus Sony RX1R, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. The resolution of the A3000 (20MP) and the RX1R (24MP) is relatively similar but the A3000 (APS-C) and RX1R (Full frame) posses different sensor sizing.

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The A3000 was manufactured 3 months after the RX1R and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the A3000 matches up vs the RX1R when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A3000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A3000 Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Sony A3000 enjoys exterior measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Sony RX1R has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Look at the Sony A3000 versus Sony RX1R in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the A3000 versus the RX1R.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3000 and RX1R is 69 and 79 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The picture below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3000 and RX1R.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A3000 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony RX1R will offer more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively.