Sony Alpha 3000 vs Sony Alpha SLT-A68

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 3000 Sony Alpha SLT-A68
      BrandSonySony
      ModelAlpha 3000Alpha SLT-A68
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha SLT-A65
      MSRP$399 with 18-55mm lens€600 (body only), €700 (with 18-55mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessSLT
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 3000 Sony Alpha SLT-A68
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels20.4 Megapixel24.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.1 Megapixel24.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 16,000100 - 25,600
      Photo Sony Alpha 3000 Sony Alpha SLT-A68
      ProcessorBIONZBIONZ X
      Max Image Resolution5456 x 36326000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions3872 x 2576, 2736 x 18243:2 (4240 x 2832, 3008 x 2000), 16:9 (6000 x 3376, 4240 x 2400, 3008 x 1688)
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:93:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsStandard, FineSuper fine, fine, normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 shots, low/high selectable
      Focus Sony Alpha 3000 Sony Alpha SLT-A68
      Focusing SystemContrast-detection AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-2 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points2579
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points015
      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 Sony Alpha SLT-A68
      Lens MountSony ESony A
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 3000 Sony Alpha SLT-A68
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.7"
      Screen Resolution230k dot461k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 3000 Sony Alpha SLT-A68
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x0.88x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.47x0.59x
      Viewfinder Resolution1,440k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm26.5 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3.5-4 to +3
      Shutter Sony Alpha 3000 Sony Alpha SLT-A68
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting2.5 fps8.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 8 fps at 24 MP
      Flash Sony Alpha 3000 Sony Alpha SLT-A68
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFlash off
      Auto flash
      Fill-flash
      Slow Sync.
      Rear Sync.      		Flash off
      Auto
      Fill-flash
      Slow sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Rear sync
      Wireless
      High Speed sync
      Flash Range4m at ISO10012.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Sony Alpha 3000 Sony Alpha SLT-A68
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-2 to +17 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments) ±3 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAE is also locked when focus is locked in multi-segment metering mode. ("AEL w/ shutter"(Auto/On/Off) is supported) Available with AE lock button
      DXO Sony Alpha 3000 Sony Alpha SLT-A68
      DxO Low Light ISO1068701
      DxO Color Depth23.724.1
      DxO Dynamic Range12.813.5
      DxO Overall Score7879
      Video Sony Alpha 3000 Sony Alpha SLT-A68
      Video FormatsAVCHD, H.264, MP4MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha 3000 Sony Alpha SLT-A68
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Type C Mini Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 3000 Sony Alpha SLT-A68
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi is possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control via optional RM-VPR1 via RMT-DSLR2 (Optional)
      Environmental Sony Alpha 3000 Sony Alpha SLT-A68
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Alpha 3000 Sony Alpha SLT-A68
      Dimensions128 x 91 x 85 mm (5.04 x 3.58 x 3.35")143 x 104 x 81 mm (5.63 x 4.09 x 3.19")
      Weight (inc. batteries)411 g (0.91 lb / 14.50 oz)610 g (1.34 lb / 21.52 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.8 x 6.2 x 6.1"7.75 x 6.8 x 6.25"
      Package Weight2.45 lb2.54 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 3000 Sony Alpha SLT-A68
      Battery PackNP-FW50NP-FM500H
      Battery Life470 shots510 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)
      Other Sony Alpha 3000 Sony Alpha SLT-A68
      Self Timer 2-sec. or 10-sec. delay 2 or 12 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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