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Sony A3000 vs Sony ZV-E10

Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59
Sony Alpha A3000 front
 
Sony ZV-E10 front
Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
92
Overall
80

Sony A3000 vs Sony ZV-E10 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
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Updated by Sony a3500
Sony ZV-E10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 343g - 115 x 64 x 45mm
  • Introduced July 2021
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Sony A3000 vs Sony ZV-E10 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Sony A3000 vs Sony ZV-E10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both are sold by Sony. The resolution of the A3000 (20MP) and the ZV-E10 (24MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The A3000 was unveiled 9 years before the ZV-E10 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-E10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the A3000 matches up against the ZV-E10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Sony ZV-E10

 A3000 ZV-E10 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Sony A3000

 ZV-E10 A3000 
IntroducedJuly 2021August 2013More modern by 96 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony A3000 and Sony ZV-E10

 A3000 ZV-E10 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions

Sony A3000 vs Sony ZV-E10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Sony A3000 has outside dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Sony ZV-E10 has sizing of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") with a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the A3000 compared to the ZV-E10.

Sony A3000 vs Sony ZV-E10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 and ZV-E10 is 69 and 86 respectively.

Sony A3000 vs Sony ZV-E10 top view buttons comparison

Sony A3000 vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3000 and ZV-E10.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony ZV-E10 to render more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged A3000 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Sony A3000 vs Sony ZV-E10 sensor size comparison

Sony A3000 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A3000 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A3000
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-E10
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
83
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A3000 Street photography highlights
Sony ZV-E10 Street photography highlights
57
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors (411 grams)
82
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
good high ISO (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony A3000 Sports photography info
Sony ZV-E10 Sports photography info
60
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery pack (470 shots)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
77
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
good battery pack (440 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Sony A3000 Travel photography highlights
Sony ZV-E10 Travel photography highlights
60
good battery pack (470 shots)
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (411g)
display is not selfie friendly
88
good battery pack (440 CIPA)
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A3000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Landscape photography camera
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
81
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (440 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A3000 Vlogging features
Sony ZV-E10 Vlogging features
26
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic support
heavier than competitors (411 grams)
82
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 1920 pxls)
does have mic jack
does not have image stabilization
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Sony A3000 vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A3000 and Sony ZV-E10
 Sony Alpha A3000Sony ZV-E10
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A3000 Sony ZV-E10
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-08-27 2021-07-30
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ image -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5456 x 3632 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 16000 32000
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 25 425
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E Sony E
Total lenses 121 150
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x1920
Video data format AVCHD, H.264, MP4 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 411 gr (0.91 lbs) 343 gr (0.76 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") 115 x 64 x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8")
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 shots 440 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $398 $699