Sony Alpha 3000

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    Highlights

    • 20.1 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
    • 100 - 16,000 Native ISO
    • 25 Focus Points (25 Cross-type)
    • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
    • Electronic Viewfinder
    • 2.5 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • 30 min Video Recording Limit
    • Built-in Flash
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    Specifications

    General
    BrandSony
    ModelAlpha 3000
    MSRP$399 with 18-55mm lens
    Camera TypeInterchangeable Lens
    Body TypeMirrorless
    Video Capture
    Sensor
    Sensor TypeCMOS
    Sensor SizeAPS-C
    Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm
    Total Pixels20.4 Megapixel
    Effective Pixels20.1 Megapixel
    Low Pass Filter
    Native ISO Range100 - 16,000
    Photo
    ProcessorBIONZ
    Max Image Resolution5456 x 3632
    Other Resolutions3872 x 2576, 2736 x 1824
    Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:9
    JPEG Quality LevelsStandard, Fine
    Timelapse Recording
    Focus
    Focusing SystemContrast-detection AF
    Autofocus ModesMulti-area
    Center
    Selective single-point
    Tracking
    Single
    Continuous
    Face Detection
    Live View
    Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
    Number of Focus Points25
    Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
    Touch-to-Focus
    Live View Autofocus
    Animal Eye Detection
    Vehicle Tracking Mode
    Insect Tracking Mode
    Contrast Detection for Autofocus
    Phase Detection for Autofocus
    Optics
    Lens MountSony E
    Crop Factor1.5x
    Image Stabilization
    Digital Image Stabilization
    Screen
    Screen TypeFixed
    Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
    Touch Screen
    Screen Size3.0"
    Screen Resolution230k dot
    Top LCD Screen
    Live View
    Live Composition
    Viewfinder
    ViewfinderElectronic
    Viewfinder Coverage100%
    Viewfinder Magnification0.70x
    Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.47x
    Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
    Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3.5
    Shutter
    Min Shutter Speed30 sec
    Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec
    Max Continuous Shooting2.5 fps
    Flash
    Built-in Flash
    Flash ModesFlash off
    Auto flash
    Fill-flash
    Slow Sync.
    Rear Sync.
    Flash Range4m at ISO100
    Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec
    External Flash Connectivity
    External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
    Exposure
    Exposure Metering ModesMulti
    Center-weighted
    Spot
    Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)
    Exposure Bracketing (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments)
    DXO
    DxO Low Light ISO1068
    DxO Color Depth23.7
    DxO Dynamic Range12.8
    DxO Overall Score78
    Video
    Video FormatsAVCHD, H.264, MP4
    Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
    Unlimited Video Recording
    Recording Limit30 min
    Terminals
    USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    HDMI Output Type C Mini
    SpeakerMono
    Built-in MicrophoneStereo
    Microphone Input
    Headphone Output
    Flash Sync Port
    Connectivity
    Built-in GPS
    Built-In Wi-Fi
    Built-In Bluetooth
    Remote Control via optional RM-VPR1
    Environmental
    Environmental Sealing
    Physical
    Dimensions128 x 91 x 85 mm (5.04 x 3.58 x 3.35")
    Weight (inc. batteries)411 g (0.91 lb / 14.50 oz)
    Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.8 x 6.2 x 6.1"
    Package Weight2.45 lb
    Power and Storage
    Battery PackNP-FW50
    Battery Life470 shots
    Internal Storage
    Other
    Self Timer 2-sec. or 10-sec. delay


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