General | Sony Alpha 3000 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 |
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Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Alpha 3000 | Alpha DSLR-A290 |
Predecessor Model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 | |
MSRP | $399 with 18-55mm lens | |
Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
Body Type | Mirrorless | DSLR |
Video Capture |
Sensor | Sony Alpha 3000 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 |
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Sensor Type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor Size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor Dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6 mm | 23.6 x 15.8 mm |
Total Pixels | 20.4 Megapixel | 14.9 Megapixel |
Effective Pixels | 20.1 Megapixel | 14.2 Megapixel |
Low Pass Filter | ||
Native ISO Range | 100 - 16,000 | 100 - 3,200 |
Photo | Sony Alpha 3000 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 |
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Processor | BIONZ | BIONZ |
Max Image Resolution | 5456 x 3632 | 4592 x 3056 |
Other Resolutions | 3872 x 2576, 2736 x 1824 | 4592 x 2576, 3408 x 2272, 3408 x 1920, 2288 x 1520, 2288 x 1280 |
Image Aspect Ratios | 3:2, 16:9 | 3:2, 16:9 |
JPEG Quality Levels | Standard, Fine | Fine, Standard |
Timelapse Recording | ||
White Balance | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom |
Focus | Sony Alpha 3000 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 |
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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 Face Detection Live View |
Lens Servo | Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF | |
Number of Focus Points | 25 | 9 |
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 | ||
Focusing Screen | Spherical Acute Matte |
Optics | Sony Alpha 3000 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 |
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Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony A |
Crop Factor | 1.5x | 1.5x |
Image Stabilization | Sensor Shift | |
Digital Image Stabilization |
Screen | Sony Alpha 3000 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 |
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Screen Type | Fixed | Fixed |
Screen Technology | TFT LCD | |
Touch Screen | ||
Screen Size | 3.0" | 2.7" |
Screen Resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Top LCD Screen | ||
Live View | ||
Live Composition |
Viewfinder | Sony Alpha 3000 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 |
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Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.70x | 0.83x |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.47x | 0.55x |
Viewfinder Eyepoint | 21 mm | |
Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +3.5 |
Shutter | Sony Alpha 3000 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 |
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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 | 2.5 fps |
Flash | Sony Alpha 3000 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 |
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Built-in Flash | ||
Flash Modes | Flash off Auto flash Fill-flash Slow Sync. Rear Sync. | Auto On Off Red-Eye Slow Sync High Speed Sync Rear Curtain Fill-in Wireless |
Flash Range | 4m at ISO100 | 10.00 m at ISO 100 |
Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/160 sec | 1/160 sec |
External Flash Connectivity | ||
External Flash System | Sony TTl Dedicated Flash System | |
External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe | Hot Shoe |
Exposure | Sony Alpha 3000 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 |
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Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
Exposure Modes | Auto, Auto Flash Off, Program Auto, Aperture priority, Shutter priority, Manual | |
Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV (1/3 EV increments) | ±2 EV (1/3 EV increments) |
Exposure Bracketing | (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments) |
DXO | Sony Alpha 3000 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 |
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DxO Low Light ISO | 1068 | 615 |
DxO Color Depth | 23.7 | 22.6 |
DxO Dynamic Range | 12.8 | 11.5 |
DxO Overall Score | 78 | 66 |
Video | Sony Alpha 3000 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 |
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Internal Recording Modes | No | |
Video Formats | AVCHD, H.264, MP4 | |
Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | |
Unlimited Video Recording | ||
Recording Limit | 30 min |
Terminals | Sony Alpha 3000 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 |
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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 | |
Microphone Input | ||
Headphone Output | ||
Flash Sync Port |
Connectivity | Sony Alpha 3000 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 |
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Built-in GPS | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
Built-In Bluetooth | ||
Remote Control | via optional RM-VPR1 | Optional |
Environmental | Sony Alpha 3000 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 |
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Environmental Sealing | ||
Operating Temperature | 32 - 104°F (0 - 40°C) | |
Storage Temperature | Operating: 32 - 104°F (0 - 40°C) |
Physical | Sony Alpha 3000 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 |
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Dimensions | 128 x 91 x 85 mm (5.04 x 3.58 x 3.35") | 128 x 97 x 86 mm (5.04 x 3.82 x 3.39") |
Weight (inc. batteries) | 411 g (0.91 lb / 14.50 oz) | 549 g (1.21 lb / 19.37 oz) |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 8.8 x 6.2 x 6.1" | |
Package Weight | 2.45 lb |
Power and Storage | Sony Alpha 3000 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 |
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Battery Pack | NP-FW50 | NP-FH50 |
Battery Life | 470 shots | 290 shots |
Internal Storage | ||
External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Other | Sony Alpha 3000 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 |
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Self Timer | 2-sec. or 10-sec. delay | 2 or 10 sec |
Orientation Sensor |
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