Sony A3000 vs Sony A77 II

Lets look more closely at the Sony A3000 vs Sony A77 II, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are sold by Sony. The resolution of the A3000 (20MP) and the A77 II (24MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The A3000 was announced 8 months earlier than the A77 II which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A3000 grades vs the A77 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A3000 and Sony SLT-A77 II. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A3000 Gallery and Sony A77 II Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Sony A3000 has outside dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Sony A77 II has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the A3000 vs the A77 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A3000 and A77 II is 69 and 62 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A3000 and A77 II.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony A77 II to offer greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older A3000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.