Sony Alpha 3000 vs Sony Alpha DSLR-A290

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 3000 Sony Alpha DSLR-A290
      BrandSonySony
      ModelAlpha 3000Alpha DSLR-A290
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha DSLR-A230
      MSRP$399 with 18-55mm lens
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 3000 Sony Alpha DSLR-A290
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm23.6 x 15.8 mm
      Total Pixels20.4 Megapixel14.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.1 Megapixel14.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 16,000100 - 3,200
      Photo Sony Alpha 3000 Sony Alpha DSLR-A290
      ProcessorBIONZBIONZ
      Max Image Resolution5456 x 36324592 x 3056
      Other Resolutions3872 x 2576, 2736 x 18244592 x 2576, 3408 x 2272, 3408 x 1920, 2288 x 1520, 2288 x 1280
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:93:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsStandard, FineFine, Standard
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom
      Focus Sony Alpha 3000 Sony Alpha DSLR-A290
      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
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points259
      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
      Focusing ScreenSpherical Acute Matte
      Optics Sony Alpha 3000 Sony Alpha DSLR-A290
      Lens MountSony ESony A
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 3000 Sony Alpha DSLR-A290
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.7"
      Screen Resolution230k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 3000 Sony Alpha DSLR-A290
      ViewfinderElectronicOptical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x0.83x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.47x0.55x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3.5
      Shutter Sony Alpha 3000 Sony Alpha DSLR-A290
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting2.5 fps2.5 fps
      Flash Sony Alpha 3000 Sony Alpha DSLR-A290
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFlash 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 Range4m at ISO10010.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/160 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemSony TTl Dedicated Flash System
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Sony Alpha 3000 Sony Alpha DSLR-A290
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAuto, 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
      DxO Low Light ISO1068615
      DxO Color Depth23.722.6
      DxO Dynamic Range12.811.5
      DxO Overall Score7866
      Video Sony Alpha 3000 Sony Alpha DSLR-A290
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Video FormatsAVCHD, H.264, MP4
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha 3000 Sony Alpha DSLR-A290
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Type C Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 3000 Sony Alpha DSLR-A290
      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
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 - 104°F (0 - 40°C)
      Storage TemperatureOperating: 32 - 104°F (0 - 40°C)
      Physical Sony Alpha 3000 Sony Alpha DSLR-A290
      Dimensions128 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 Weight2.45 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 3000 Sony Alpha DSLR-A290
      Battery PackNP-FW50NP-FH50
      Battery Life470 shots290 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
      Other Sony Alpha 3000 Sony Alpha DSLR-A290
      Self Timer 2-sec. or 10-sec. delay 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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