General | Sony Alpha 3000 | Sigma SD15 |
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Brand | Sony | Sigma |
Model | Alpha 3000 | SD15 |
Predecessor Model | Sigma SD14 | |
MSRP | $399 with 18-55mm lens | |
Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
Body Type | Mirrorless | DSLR |
Video Capture |
Sensor | Sony Alpha 3000 | Sigma SD15 |
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Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor Size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor Dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6 mm | 20.7 x 13.8 mm |
Total Pixels | 20.4 Megapixel | 14.1 Megapixel |
Effective Pixels | 20.1 Megapixel | 5 Megapixel |
Low Pass Filter | ||
Native ISO Range | 100 - 16,000 | 100 - 1,600 |
Boosted ISO Range | 50 - 3,200 |
Photo | Sony Alpha 3000 | Sigma SD15 |
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Processor | BIONZ | TRUE II |
Max Image Resolution | 5456 x 3632 | 2640 x 1760 |
Other Resolutions | 3872 x 2576, 2736 x 1824 | 1776 x 1184, 1296 x 864 |
Image Aspect Ratios | 3:2, 16:9 | 3:2 |
JPEG Quality Levels | Standard, Fine | Fine, Normal, Basic |
Bit Depth | 12-Bit | |
Timelapse Recording |
Focus | Sony Alpha 3000 | Sigma SD15 |
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Focusing System | Contrast-detection AF | |
Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous Live View |
Lens Servo | Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF | Single-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus |
Number of Focus Points | 25 | |
Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 0 | |
Touch-to-Focus | ||
Live View Autofocus | ||
Animal Eye Detection | ||
Vehicle Tracking Mode | ||
Insect Tracking Mode | ||
Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
Phase Detection for Autofocus |
Optics | Sony Alpha 3000 | Sigma SD15 |
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Lens Mount | Sony E | Sigma SA |
Crop Factor | 1.5x | 1.7x |
Image Stabilization | ||
Digital Image Stabilization |
Screen | Sony Alpha 3000 | Sigma SD15 |
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Screen Type | Fixed | Fixed |
Screen Technology | TFT LCD | |
Touch Screen | ||
Screen Size | 3.0" | 3.0" |
Screen Resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Top LCD Screen | ||
Live View | ||
Live Composition |
Viewfinder | Sony Alpha 3000 | Sigma SD15 |
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Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 96% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.70x | 0.90x |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.47x | 0.60x |
Viewfinder Eyepoint | 21 mm | |
Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +3.5 | -3 to +1.5 |
Shutter | Sony Alpha 3000 | Sigma SD15 |
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Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
Max Continuous Shooting | 2.5 fps | 3.0 fps |
Flash | Sony Alpha 3000 | Sigma SD15 |
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Built-in Flash | ||
Flash Modes | Flash off Auto flash Fill-flash Slow Sync. Rear Sync. | Unknown |
Flash Range | 4m at ISO100 | |
Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/160 sec | 1/180 sec |
External Flash Connectivity | ||
External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe | Hot Shoe |
Exposure | Sony Alpha 3000 | Sigma SD15 |
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Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | Multi Center-weighted Average |
Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV (1/3 EV increments) | ±3 EV (1/3 EV increments) |
Exposure Bracketing | (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments) |
DXO | Sony Alpha 3000 | Sigma SD15 |
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DxO Low Light ISO | 1068 | |
DxO Color Depth | 23.7 | |
DxO Dynamic Range | 12.8 | |
DxO Overall Score | 78 |
Video | Sony Alpha 3000 | Sigma SD15 |
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Video Formats | AVCHD, H.264, MP4 | |
Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | |
Unlimited Video Recording | ||
Recording Limit | 30 min |
Terminals | Sony Alpha 3000 | Sigma SD15 |
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USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
HDMI Output | Type C Mini | |
Speaker | Mono | |
Built-in Microphone | Stereo | Mono |
Microphone Input | ||
Headphone Output | ||
Flash Sync Port |
Connectivity | Sony Alpha 3000 | Sigma SD15 |
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Built-in GPS | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
Built-In Bluetooth | ||
Remote Control | via optional RM-VPR1 | Wireless RS-31 |
Environmental | Sony Alpha 3000 | Sigma SD15 |
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Environmental Sealing |
Physical | Sony Alpha 3000 | Sigma SD15 |
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Dimensions | 128 x 91 x 85 mm (5.04 x 3.58 x 3.35") | 144 x 107 x 81 mm (5.67 x 4.21 x 3.19") |
Weight (inc. batteries) | 411 g (0.91 lb / 14.50 oz) | 750 g (1.65 lb / 26.46 oz) |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 8.8 x 6.2 x 6.1" | 7.7 x 7.7 x 5.7" |
Package Weight | 2.45 lb | 3.65 lb |
Power and Storage | Sony Alpha 3000 | Sigma SD15 |
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Battery Pack | NP-FW50 | |
Battery Life | 470 shots | |
Internal Storage | ||
External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC |
Other | Sony Alpha 3000 | Sigma SD15 |
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Self Timer | 2-sec. or 10-sec. delay | 10 sec |
Orientation Sensor |
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