Sony Alpha 3000 vs Sony NEX-7

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 3000 Sony NEX-7
      BrandSonySony
      ModelAlpha 3000NEX-7
      MSRP$399 with 18-55mm lens
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 3000 Sony NEX-7
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels20.4 Megapixel24.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.1 Megapixel24.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 16,000100 - 16,000
      Photo Sony Alpha 3000 Sony NEX-7
      ProcessorBIONZBIONZ
      Max Image Resolution5456 x 36326000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions3872 x 2576, 2736 x 18246000 x 3376, 4240 x 2832, 4240 x 2400, 3008 x 2000, 3008 x 1688
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:93:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsStandard, FineFine, Normal
      Timelapse Recording
      Focus Sony Alpha 3000 Sony NEX-7
      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
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-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 NEX-7
      Lens MountSony ESony E
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 3000 Sony NEX-7
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 3000 Sony NEX-7
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x1.09x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.47x0.73x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3.5-4 to +1
      Shutter Sony Alpha 3000 Sony NEX-7
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting2.5 fps10.0 fps
      Flash Sony Alpha 3000 Sony NEX-7
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFlash off
      Auto flash
      Fill-flash
      Slow Sync.
      Rear Sync.
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Fill-in
      Wireless
      Flash Range4m at ISO1006.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/160 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeProprietary
      Exposure Sony Alpha 3000 Sony NEX-7
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      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
      DxO Low Light ISO10681016
      DxO Color Depth23.724.1
      DxO Dynamic Range12.813.4
      DxO Overall Score7881
      Video Sony Alpha 3000 Sony NEX-7
      Video FormatsAVCHD, H.264, MP4MPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha 3000 Sony NEX-7
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Type C Mini Mini Type C
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 3000 Sony NEX-7
      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
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Alpha 3000 Sony NEX-7
      Dimensions128 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 Weight2.45 lb2.95 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 3000 Sony NEX-7
      Battery PackNP-FW50NPFW50
      Battery Life470 shots430 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
      Other Sony Alpha 3000 Sony NEX-7
      Self Timer 2-sec. or 10-sec. delay 2 or 10 sec, 10sec 3 or 5 images


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