Sony A3000 vs Sony A68

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Sony A3000 and Sony A68, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both created by Sony. The resolution of the A3000 (20MP) and the A68 (24MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The A3000 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the A68 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the A3000 scores against the A68 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A3000 and Sony SLT-A68. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A3000 Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Sony A3000 enjoys external measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Sony A68 has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Compare the Sony A3000 and Sony A68 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the A3000 and the A68.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A3000 and A68 is 69 and 64 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 and A68.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony A68 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged A3000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.