Sony Alpha 3000 vs Sigma SD15

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 3000 Sigma SD15
      BrandSonySigma
      ModelAlpha 3000SD15
      Predecessor ModelSigma SD14
      MSRP$399 with 18-55mm lens
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 3000 Sigma SD15
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS (Foveon X3)
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm20.7 x 13.8 mm
      Total Pixels20.4 Megapixel14.1 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.1 Megapixel5 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 16,000100 - 1,600
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 3,200
      Photo Sony Alpha 3000 Sigma SD15
      ProcessorBIONZTRUE II
      Max Image Resolution5456 x 36322640 x 1760
      Other Resolutions3872 x 2576, 2736 x 18241776 x 1184, 1296 x 864
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:93:2
      JPEG Quality LevelsStandard, FineFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      Focus Sony Alpha 3000 Sigma SD15
      Focusing SystemContrast-detection AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      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 Sony Alpha 3000 Sigma SD15
      Lens MountSony ESigma SA
      Crop Factor1.5x1.7x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 3000 Sigma SD15
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 3000 Sigma SD15
      ViewfinderElectronicOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%96%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x0.90x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.47x0.60x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3.5-3 to +1.5
      Shutter Sony Alpha 3000 Sigma SD15
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting2.5 fps3.0 fps
      Flash Sony Alpha 3000 Sigma SD15
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFlash off
      Auto flash
      Fill-flash
      Slow Sync.
      Rear Sync.
      Unknown
      Flash Range4m at ISO100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/180 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Sony Alpha 3000 Sigma SD15
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      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
      DxO Low Light ISO1068
      DxO Color Depth23.7
      DxO Dynamic Range12.8
      DxO Overall Score78
      Video Sony Alpha 3000 Sigma SD15
      Video FormatsAVCHD, H.264, MP4
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha 3000 Sigma SD15
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Type C Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 3000 Sigma SD15
      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
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Alpha 3000 Sigma SD15
      Dimensions128 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 Weight2.45 lb3.65 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 3000 Sigma SD15
      Battery PackNP-FW50
      Battery Life470 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC
      Other Sony Alpha 3000 Sigma SD15
      Self Timer 2-sec. or 10-sec. delay 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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