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Sony A3000 vs Sony W810

Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59
Sony Alpha A3000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sony A3000 vs Sony W810 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 W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Sony A3000 vs Sony W810 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Sony A3000 versus Sony W810, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A3000 (20MP) and the W810 (20MP) is fairly similar but the A3000 (APS-C) and W810 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The A3000 was manufactured 4 months before the W810 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the A3000 scores against the W810 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Sony W810

 A3000 W810 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Sony A3000

 W810 A3000 

Common features in the Sony A3000 and Sony W810

 A3000 W810 
RevealedAugust 2013January 2014Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Sony A3000 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Sony A3000 features exterior measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Sony W810 has sizing of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Sony A3000 versus Sony W810 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the A3000 versus the W810.

Sony A3000 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 and W810 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Sony A3000 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Sony A3000 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3000 and W810.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The A3000 includes the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF easier.

Sony A3000 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Sony A3000 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A3000 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A3000 Portrait photography info
Sony W810 Portrait photography info
77
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
38
good resolution (20MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A3000 Street photography information
Sony W810 Street photography information
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (411 grams)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A3000 Sports photography info
Sony W810 Sports photography info
60
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
great battery (470 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A3000 Travel photography features
Sony W810 Travel photography features
60
great battery (470 shots)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (411 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
67
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A3000
Landscape photography with Sony W810
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (470 CIPA)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A3000 Vlogging factors
Sony W810 Vlogging factors
26
comes with face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition (411g)
32
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Sony A3000 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A3000 and Sony W810
 Sony Alpha A3000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2013-08-27 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ image -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5456 x 3632 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 16000 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 27-162mm (6.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Number of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format AVCHD, H.264, MP4 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 411 gr (0.91 lb) 111 gr (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 shots 200 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FW50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $398 $100