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Sony A3000 vs Sony W320

Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59
Sony Alpha A3000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony A3000 vs Sony W320 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
  • Launched August 2013
  • Refreshed by Sony a3500
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Sony A3000 vs Sony W320 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Sony A3000 vs Sony W320, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the A3000 (20MP) and W320 (14MP) and the A3000 (APS-C) and W320 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The A3000 was unveiled 3 years later than the W320 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A3000 grades vs the W320 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Sony W320

 A3000 W320 
ReleasedAugust 2013January 2010More recent by 45 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Sony A3000

 W320 A3000 

Common features in the Sony A3000 and Sony W320

 A3000 W320 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Sony A3000 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony A3000 features outside 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) while the Sony W320 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A3000 vs Sony W320 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the A3000 against the W320.

Sony A3000 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 and W320 is 69 and 97 respectively.

Sony A3000 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Sony A3000 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The visual here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3000 and W320.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A3000 with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony A3000 will offer more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger A3000 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A3000 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Sony A3000 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A3000 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A3000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W320 as a Portrait photography camera
77
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A3000 Street photography factors
Sony W320 Street photography factors
57
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (411 grams)
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A3000 Sports photography info
Sony W320 Sports photography info
60
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
26
good MP (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A3000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W320 as a Travel photography camera
60
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (411 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
66
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A3000
Landscape photography with Sony W320
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
33
decently wide (26mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A3000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W320 as a Vlogging camera
26
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (411 grams)
26
decently wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Sony A3000 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A3000 and Sony W320
 Sony Alpha A3000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2013-08-27 2010-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ image -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5456 x 3632 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 16000 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Amount of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) 4.80 m
Flash settings Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format AVCHD, H.264, MP4 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 411 grams (0.91 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1068 not tested
Other
Battery life 470 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $398 $269