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Sony A3000 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
69 Imaging
63 Features
54 Overall
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Sony Alpha A3000 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
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Sony A3000 vs Sony ZV-1 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
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Successor is Sony a3500
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Announced May 2020
  • Newer Model is Sony ZV-1 II
Photography Glossary

Sony A3000 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Sony A3000 vs Sony ZV-1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A3000 (20MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is pretty close but the A3000 (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") posses totally different sensor size.

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The A3000 was released 7 years prior to the ZV-1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the A3000 scores vs the ZV-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony A3000

		

		

			
 ZV-1 A3000 
AnnouncedMay 2020August 2013More modern by 82 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Sony A3000 and Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 A3000 ZV-1 
Manually focus  Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony A3000 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony A3000 has got outside dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the A3000 against the ZV-1.
Sony A3000 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 and ZV-1 is 69 and 88 respectively.
Sony A3000 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony A3000 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3000 and ZV-1.
As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The A3000 offers the bigger sensor which should make achieving bokeh easier. The more aged A3000 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
	
			Sony A3000 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony A3000 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony A3000 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Sony A3000 Portrait photography info
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography info
77
 manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 features face detect focusing
 exports RAW formats
73
 focusing manually
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 nice sensor size (1")
 has face detect focusing
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Sony A3000 Street photography features
Sony ZV-1 Street photography features
57
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 no articulating screen
 no image stabilization
 heavier than average in class (411g)
85
 screen articulates fully
 image stabilization (Optical)
 nice sensor size (1")
 delivers RAW formats
 comes with touch focus
 lighter than competitors in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison
Sony A3000 Sports photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography highlights
60
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 features tracking focus
 good battery power (470 CIPA)
 low frames per second (3.0 fps)
 no image stabilization
 does not have phase detect AF
71
 silent shutter (1/32,000s)
 fast continuous shooting (24.0 frames per second)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 nice sensor size (1")
 has tracking focus
 comes with phase detect AF
 terrible battery life (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
Sony A3000 Travel photography details
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography details
60
 good battery power (470 per charge)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 heavier than average in class (411g)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
81
 lighter than competitors in class (294g)
 connects via bluetooth
 comes with touch focus
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 selfie friendly screen
 pretty wide (24mm)
 good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 terrible battery life (260 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison
Sony A3000 Landscape photography advice
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography advice
70
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 good battery power (470 shots)
 no image stabilization
 lack of Time Lapse recording
70
 focusing manually
 pretty wide (24mm)
 good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 nice sensor size (1")
 delivers RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 terrible battery life (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Sony A3000 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Vlogging camera
26
 features face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
 lack of mic port
 heavier than average in class (411 grams)
86
 pretty wide (24mm)
 good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 selfie friendly screen
 has touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focusing
 great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 does have mic jack
 lighter than competitors in class (294g)
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Sony A3000 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A3000 and Sony ZV-1
 Sony Alpha A3000Sony ZV-1
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A3000 Sony ZV-1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-08-27 2020-05-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ image Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 5456 x 3632 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 16000 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format    
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 25 315
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Largest aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) no built-in flash
Flash options Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format AVCHD, H.264, MP4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 411 gr (0.91 pounds) 294 gr (0.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 260 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FW50 -
Self timer Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $398 $750