General | Sony Alpha 3000 | Sony NEX-7 |
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Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Alpha 3000 | NEX-7 |
MSRP | $399 with 18-55mm lens | |
Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
Body Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
Video Capture |
Sensor | Sony Alpha 3000 | Sony NEX-7 |
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Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor Dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6 mm | 23.5 x 15.6 mm |
Total Pixels | 20.4 Megapixel | 24.7 Megapixel |
Effective Pixels | 20.1 Megapixel | 24.3 Megapixel |
Low Pass Filter | ||
Native ISO Range | 100 - 16,000 | 100 - 16,000 |
Photo | Sony Alpha 3000 | Sony NEX-7 |
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Processor | BIONZ | BIONZ |
Max Image Resolution | 5456 x 3632 | 6000 x 4000 |
Other Resolutions | 3872 x 2576, 2736 x 1824 | 6000 x 3376, 4240 x 2832, 4240 x 2400, 3008 x 2000, 3008 x 1688 |
Image Aspect Ratios | 3:2, 16:9 | 3:2, 16:9 |
JPEG Quality Levels | Standard, Fine | Fine, Normal |
Timelapse Recording |
Focus | Sony Alpha 3000 | Sony NEX-7 |
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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 Live View |
Lens Servo | Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF | Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF |
Number of Focus Points | 25 | 25 |
Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 0 | 0 |
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 NEX-7 |
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Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Crop Factor | 1.5x | 1.5x |
Image Stabilization | ||
Digital Image Stabilization |
Screen | Sony Alpha 3000 | Sony NEX-7 |
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Screen Type | Fixed | Tilting |
Screen Technology | TFT LCD | |
Touch Screen | ||
Screen Size | 3.0" | 3.0" |
Screen Resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Top LCD Screen | ||
Live View | ||
Live Composition |
Viewfinder | Sony Alpha 3000 | Sony NEX-7 |
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Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.70x | 1.09x |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.47x | 0.73x |
Viewfinder Eyepoint | 21 mm | |
Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +3.5 | -4 to +1 |
Shutter | Sony Alpha 3000 | Sony NEX-7 |
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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 | 10.0 fps |
Flash | Sony Alpha 3000 | Sony NEX-7 |
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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 Rear Curtain Fill-in Wireless |
Flash Range | 4m at ISO100 | 6.00 m |
Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/160 sec | 1/160 sec |
External Flash Connectivity | ||
External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe | Proprietary |
Exposure | Sony Alpha 3000 | Sony NEX-7 |
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Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV (1/3 EV increments) | ±5 EV (1/3 EV increments) |
Exposure Bracketing | (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments) | (at 1/3 EV increments) |
DXO | Sony Alpha 3000 | Sony NEX-7 |
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DxO Low Light ISO | 1068 | 1016 |
DxO Color Depth | 23.7 | 24.1 |
DxO Dynamic Range | 12.8 | 13.4 |
DxO Overall Score | 78 | 81 |
Video | Sony Alpha 3000 | Sony NEX-7 |
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Video Formats | AVCHD, H.264, MP4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
Unlimited Video Recording | ||
Recording Limit | 30 min | 30 min |
Terminals | Sony Alpha 3000 | Sony NEX-7 |
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USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
HDMI Output | Type C Mini | Mini Type C |
Speaker | Mono | Mono |
Built-in Microphone | Stereo | Stereo |
Microphone Input | ||
Headphone Output | ||
Flash Sync Port |
Connectivity | Sony Alpha 3000 | Sony NEX-7 |
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Built-in GPS | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi | Eye-Fi is possible | |
Built-In Bluetooth | ||
Remote Control | via optional RM-VPR1 | InfraRed (optional) |
Environmental | Sony Alpha 3000 | Sony NEX-7 |
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Environmental Sealing |
Physical | Sony Alpha 3000 | Sony NEX-7 |
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Dimensions | 128 x 91 x 85 mm (5.04 x 3.58 x 3.35") | 120 x 67 x 43 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 1.69") |
Weight (inc. batteries) | 411 g (0.91 lb / 14.50 oz) | 400 g (0.88 lb / 14.11 oz) |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 8.8 x 6.2 x 6.1" | 10.8 x 7.2 x 4.4" |
Package Weight | 2.45 lb | 2.95 lb |
Power and Storage | Sony Alpha 3000 | Sony NEX-7 |
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Battery Pack | NP-FW50 | NPFW50 |
Battery Life | 470 shots | 430 shots |
Internal Storage | ||
External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Other | Sony Alpha 3000 | Sony NEX-7 |
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Self Timer | 2-sec. or 10-sec. delay | 2 or 10 sec, 10sec 3 or 5 images |
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