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Sony A3000 vs Sony RX1R

Portability
69
Imaging
62
Features
54
Overall
58
Sony Alpha A3000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65

Sony A3000 vs Sony RX1R Key Specs

Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Later Model is Sony a3500
Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Renewed by Sony RX1R II
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Sony A3000 vs Sony RX1R Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Sony RX1R

 A3000 RX1R 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Sony A3000

 RX1R A3000 
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Sony A3000 and Sony RX1R

 A3000 RX1R 
RevealedAugust 2013June 2013Similar generation
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Sony A3000 vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony A3000 vs Sony RX1R size comparison

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

Sony A3000 vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

Sony A3000 vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony A3000 vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Sony A3000 vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A3000 vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A3000 Portrait photography highlights
Sony RX1R Portrait photography highlights
77
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
82
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/4,000 seconds)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A3000 Street photography information
Sony RX1R Street photography information
56
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average (411g)
66
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A3000 Sports photography features
Sony RX1R Sports photography features
59
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery (470 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
53
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low battery pack (270 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A3000 Travel photography highlights
Sony RX1R Travel photography highlights
60
better than average battery (470 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (411 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
62
MP count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (270 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (482g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A3000 Landscape photography info
Sony RX1R Landscape photography info
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (470 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
66
you can focus manually
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
low battery pack (270 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A3000 Vlogging details
Sony RX1R Vlogging details
26
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than average (411g)
34
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (482g)
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Sony A3000 vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A3000 and Sony RX1R
 Sony Alpha A3000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-08-27 2013-06-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ image -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5456 x 3632 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 16000 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 25
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture - f/2.0
Amount of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic and Optical (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) 6.00 m
Flash settings Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160 secs 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD, H.264, MP4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 411g (0.91 lb) 482g (1.06 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 78 91
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score 12.8 13.6
DXO Low light score 1068 2537
Other
Battery life 470 photos 270 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FW50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $398 $2,798