Sony Alpha 3000 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
      BrandSonySony
      ModelAlpha 3000Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
      Successor ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
      MSRP$399 with 18-55mm lens
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessAdvanced Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
      Sensor TypeCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm13.2 x 8.8 mm
      Total Pixels20.4 Megapixel20.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.1 Megapixel20.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 16,000100 - 25,600
      Photo Sony Alpha 3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
      ProcessorBIONZ
      Max Image Resolution5456 x 36325472 x 3648
      Other Resolutions3872 x 2576, 2736 x 1824
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsStandard, Fine
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Alpha 3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
      Focusing SystemContrast-detection AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points2525
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points00
      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 Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
      Lens MountSony E
      Crop Factor1.5x
      Focal Length10.4 - 37.1 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 100 mm
      Optical Zoom3.6x
      Maximum Aperturef/1.8 - 4.9
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDWhiteMagic TFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot1,229k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.47x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3.5
      Shutter Sony Alpha 3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting2.5 fps10.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 10 fps at 20.2 MP
      Flash Sony Alpha 3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFlash off
      Auto flash
      Fill-flash
      Slow Sync.
      Rear Sync.
      Flash Range4m at ISO100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Sony Alpha 3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments)
      DXO Sony Alpha 3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
      DxO Low Light ISO1068390
      DxO Color Depth23.722.6
      DxO Dynamic Range12.812.4
      DxO Overall Score7866
      Video Sony Alpha 3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsAVCHD, H.264, MP4MPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha 3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Type C Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control via optional RM-VPR1
      Environmental Sony Alpha 3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Alpha 3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
      Dimensions128 x 91 x 85 mm (5.04 x 3.58 x 3.35")102 x 58 x 36 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.42")
      Weight (inc. batteries)411 g (0.91 lb / 14.50 oz)240 g (0.53 lb / 8.47 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.8 x 6.2 x 6.1"6.1 x 5.7 x 3.9"
      Package Weight2.45 lb1.2 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
      Battery PackNP-FW50NP-BX1
      Battery Life470 shots330 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
      Other Sony Alpha 3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
      Self Timer 2-sec. or 10-sec. delayYes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge


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